Eight Ball Lounge, 14500 S Us 41, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EIGHT BALL LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14500 S Us 41, Fort Myers, FL 33908
License #: 4601613
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop chopped pimentos.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water building up on inside of reach in cooler at cookline.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall and paint peeling behind three compartment sink. Observed outside of walk in cooler door rusting.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Dining room and pool hall area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped pimentos 45°F. Placed on ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed paint peeling from wall behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed black spots and carpets torn in dining/pool playing areas.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Paint peeling on wall behind three compartment sink.
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop chopped tomatoes and melted butter.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall behind three compartment sink rusting with paint peeling.
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 19/11/20012.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (ground beef) thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburgers at 47 degrees F in reach in cooler near, bar station. Corrective action taken. Hamburgers moved in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized - employee does not implementing a sanitizing and air drying step.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - fries arranged with bare hands in to go container.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint - main chef.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - water at 126 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature - raw ground beef on top of reach-in next to 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - ham thawed two days ago in front reach-in cooler, portioned cheese in walk-in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on top of cutting board.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - ice machine room.
  • Ceiling tile missing - outside of walk-in.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - ice machine room.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for 3 comp. sink- quaternary ammonium.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed employee handling bread to put on grill with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint - main cook.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - chilli cooling in tall warm metal with lid on.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink - 3 comp. sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw chicken over vegetables in walk-in.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - dry storage room.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris - bar.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint - engaged in food prep. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - at bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster - at bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only - under handsink in back.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only - under back handwash sink.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - by WIC. Repeat Violation.
10/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. OBSERVED SLICED DELI MEAT IN REACH IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED SLICED ON FRIDAY/SATURDAY/ CHILI IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. OBSERVED LARGE CHILI BOWL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
  • Critical. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD-BREAD BUN-CORRECTED ON SITE
  • OBSERVED TONGS ON COOKLINE STORED IN WATER AT 88F
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT BAR
  • OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLSTER WITH ORANGE SLIME-LIKE DEBRIS AT BAR
  • OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLSTER MISSING WASTELINE AT BAR
  • Critical. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM
  • Critical. OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLES IN BACK ROOM KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED WET MOP NOT HUNG DRY OUTSIDE OF BACK DOOR.
  • OBSERVED NO COOPY OF THE LAST INSPECTION.
  • OBSERVED CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS BY WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - deli meats and cheeses held over 24 hours should be datemarked when original packaging is open, 7 days to utilize.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit - tongs on cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - stored on bar counter.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination - unwrapped stirring straws at bar stored within consumer's reach.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar by ice.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chili made 11/30/09 (Monday) according to operator; no date marking on container - in walkin cooler
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tongs in unclean water, cookline
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washed hands in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's bathroom
  • Critical. Toilet stall door or partition missing for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. need partition between urinals in men's bathroom
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. yellowish, bluish liquids in unlabeled spray bottle, back area
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. back area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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