8-Ball Lounge

3527 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34239

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

8-Ball Lounge appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

8-Ball Lounge's latest score of 86 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Mailed operator report and information on vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at outside hose at mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Educated bar manager with picture. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - 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.Printed and emailed. Bartender and Manager signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Printed and emailed plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired, please print updated license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on Reachin Cooler cutting board .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 8-Ball Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 8-Ball Lounge on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does 8-Ball Lounge compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

8-Ball Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has 8-Ball Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 8-Ball Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 8-Ball Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 8-Ball Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 8-Ball Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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