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EIGHT BALL LOUNGE

14500 S US 41 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3624493
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10918992
DBPR license4601613

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with thick dried food debris on can opener. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Educated operator on securing tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed canned food stored on floor in back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Educated operator on keeping dumpster area clean. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease and food debris on outside of equipment in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic36-30-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.