Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EIGHT BALL LOUNGE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3701655
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740130
DBPR license4601613

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority28-14-6

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground behind back kitchen exit.

Intermediate 7

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with encrusted food debris on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by buckets. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#19Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 14

#1Basic51-11-4

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

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**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

#5Basic16-13-5

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. Observed wash procedure in 2nd sink.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of heavy grease and debris underneath ice machine and handwash sink in kitchen.

#7Basic36-11-4

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

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed canned food stored on floor in back kitchen underneath prep table. Educated operator on storing food off of floor. Operator placed cans on shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic10-12-5

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

Repeat Violation
#10Basic31B-04-4

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

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease and food debris on outside of equipment and inside handwash sink and mops sink in kitchen. Educated on the importance of cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-30-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated heavy grease behind fryers and on sides of fryers at cook line and on walls in kitchen. Observed buildup of dust on wall behind ice machine. Educated operator on the importance of cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.