EIGHT BALL LOUNGE

Name: EIGHT BALL LOUNGE
Address: 14500 S US 41, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908, US
Rating: 51.1

14500 S US 41, FORT MYERS, FL 33908

License #4601613

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

51.1 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 28, 2026 · 22 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EIGHT BALL LOUNGE in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 3 critical, 17 major, 42 minor.

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August 18, 2025

The latest inspection on September 28, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 1 critical, 7 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop.
[16-13-5] 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.
[16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[28-14-6] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground behind back kitchen exit.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed dispenser.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of heavy grease and debris underneath ice machine and handwash sink in kitchen.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
[36-27-5] 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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tanks.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens restroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by buckets. Operator removed buckets.
[08B-47-4] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-30-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with encrusted food debris on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener.
[36-37-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Educated operator on securing tanks.
[36-37-5] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed canned food stored on floor in back kitchen.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Educated operator on keeping dumpster area clean.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease and food debris on outside of equipment in kitchen.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
[06-01-5] 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.
[36-30-4] 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.
[36-27-5] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with thick dried food debris on can opener.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank.
[36-37-5] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. Cook line and kitchen underneath ice machine.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Mens restroom. Educated operator on fixing hole.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated heavy grease on sides of cooking equipment and reach in cooler at cook line.
[33-19-4] Observed buildup of garbage on the ground behind stairway behind kitchen exit.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid.
[36-30-4] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated heavy grease behind fryers and on sides of fryers at cook line. Educated operator on cleaning behind fryers.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with dried food debris. Can opener and interior of microwave oven.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap hand wash sink.
[53B-14-5] 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.