Eight Ball Lounge
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
100
Score
Eight Ball Lounge appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Eight Ball Lounge is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
23
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Prometrics manager certification for Jay Bielser expired on 05/16/23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed Food manager certification expired. Observed Prometrics manager certification for Jay Bielser expired on 05/16/23. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
82
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef 46F cold hold less than 4 hours at walk in cooler entrance. Operator placed in colder part of walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 82F (waited 3 minutes).
27-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above food prep table in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. Operator placed ice scoop in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust inside cabinet underneath microwave at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back kitchen area.
36-30-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of raw ground beef stored on floor in walk in cooler and canned food in back kitchen area. Operator placed food on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust substance. Men's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eight Ball Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eight Ball Lounge on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Eight Ball Lounge compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Eight Ball Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Eight Ball Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eight Ball Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eight 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 Eight Ball Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eight Ball Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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