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8 BALL LOUNGE

3527 WEBBER ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-922-8314

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6801162
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.Printed for operation.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2017011259Feb 17, 2017Mar 21, 2017$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Mailed operator report and information on vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at outside hose at mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Educated bar manager with picture.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Printed and emailed plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.Printed and emailed. Bartender and Manager signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose outside back door.
High priority/29-34-4
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.Printed for operation.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed agreement to operators and printed one signed by bartender.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.