EIGHT BALL LOUNGE
14500 S US 41, Fort Myers FL 33908 · (941)481-7377
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
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3 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023066899 | Oct 17, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw chicken stored over ready to eat beer in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted peppers 45F cold hold, raw hamburger 47F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with thick dried food debris on can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by cardboard boxes. Operator removed boxes.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Educated operator on securing tanks.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceilings.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed canned food stored on floor in back kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Educated operator on keeping dumpster area clean.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease and food debris on outside of equipment in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged raw ground beef thawing at room temperature in back kitchen area. Operator placed raw ground beef in walk in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Bar and kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable walls.
Wall soiled with accumulated heavy grease behind fryers and on sides of fryers at cook line and on walls in kitchen. Educated operator on the importance of cleaning.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with dried food debris. Can opener and interior of microwave oven.
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. Operator completed form. Educated operator on completing form for all workers.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap hand wash sink.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceilings.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. Cook line and kitchen underneath ice machine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom. Educated operator on fixing hole.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated heavy grease on sides of cooking equipment and reach in cooler at cook line.
Observed buildup of garbage on the ground behind stairway behind kitchen exit.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Bar and kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable walls.
Wall soiled with accumulated heavy grease behind fryers and on sides of fryers at cook line. Educated operator on cleaning behind fryers.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Prometrics manager certification for Jay Bielser expired on 05/16/23.
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/
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat sandwiches. Observed used deli paper.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottled beverage stored in drink ice. Operator removed beverage.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Prometrics manager certification for Jay Bielser expired on 05/16/23.
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/
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink not dispensing soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Bar/kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind fryers at cook line.
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.