St Nicholas Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
35
Score
Going back to 2022, St Nicholas Lounge has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting St Nicholas Lounge on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in triple sink, test strip turned blue, employee diluted it, 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
16-33-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One in July 2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under hand sink at bar, labeled pinesol by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Washed and sanitize, explained to her **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Juices bottles in storage closet, owner placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom, employee placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet at triple sink **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Faucet area at triple sink, fan at bar **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cut watermelon for employee above customer drinks
40-06-5
39
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ice machine too, mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ice machine room, mgr placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray bottle, in ice machine room, pinesol, per mgr, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washing, explained to her
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed it
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Only one expired Clayton King took test on 2-2-18 **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drinks, employee placed a lid **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. She has wash, sanitizer, and rinse, explained to her
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At bar along wall
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven, cleaned by mgr **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In ice machine room
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans at bar
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of triple sink faucet
29-11-4
30
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in ice bin, employee properly stored ice scoop during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
22-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was St Nicholas Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at St Nicholas Lounge on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at St Nicholas Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at St Nicholas Lounge.
How does St Nicholas Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
St Nicholas Lounge most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has St Nicholas Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at St Nicholas Lounge have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at St Nicholas Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is St Nicholas Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, St Nicholas Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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