Eight Ball Lounge

14500 S US 41, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · Permanent Food Service · License 4601613

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 67 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground behind back kitchen exit.High priority · no follow-up needed · 21 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection
1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 7 intermediate (5 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 14 basic (9 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-33
Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep282026

Routine inspection

22 violations found

First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
22 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 14 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground behind back kitchen exit.
Intermediate7
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with encrusted food debris on can opener.
  Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by buckets.
  Operator removed buckets.
  Fixed on the spot
  No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen.
  Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
  Fixed on the spot
  Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  Operator fixed dispenser.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic14
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
  Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop.
  Repeat violation
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Cook.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Women's restroom.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
  Repeat violation
  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
  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
  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
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of heavy grease and debris underneath ice machine and handwash sink in kitchen.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Educated operator on securing tanks.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.