How many health inspections has EIGHT BALL LOUNGE had?

EIGHT BALL LOUNGE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EIGHT BALL LOUNGE ever been shut down?

No, EIGHT BALL LOUNGE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EIGHT BALL LOUNGE?

The most frequently cited violations at EIGHT BALL LOUNGE are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

EIGHT BALL LOUNGE

14500 S US 41, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOUTHWEST ENTERPRISES INC · License: SEA4601613

EIGHT BALL LOUNGE in Fort Myers, FL has 24 inspections on record with 184 total violations (7.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

184Violations

0Closures

Data current as of July 16, 2024

Inspection History (24)

Jul 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 26, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 22, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 2, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

EIGHT BALL LOUNGE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EIGHT BALL LOUNGE had?: EIGHT BALL LOUNGE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EIGHT BALL LOUNGE ever been shut down?: No, EIGHT BALL LOUNGE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EIGHT BALL LOUNGE?: The most frequently cited violations at EIGHT BALL LOUNGE are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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