Villas, Lee County

EIGHT BALL LOUNGE

14500 S US 41, Villas, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Aug 18, 2025
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 21

08A-05-6

Detail 23961646

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw chicken stored over ready to eat beer in walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23961653

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted peppers 45F cold hold, raw hamburger 47F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23961654

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23961643

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with thick dried food debris on can opener. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23961640

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by cardboard boxes. Operator removed boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23961659

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23961655

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

51-11-4

Detail 23961641

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Educated operator on securing tanks. Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23961651

Basic - 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 Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23961644

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23961652

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23961648

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed canned food stored on floor in back kitchen. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 23961645

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Educated operator on keeping dumpster area clean. Repeat Violation Warning

10-12-5

Detail 23961650

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23961658

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23961657

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease and food debris on outside of equipment in kitchen. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23961656

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

21-10-4

Detail 23961647

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23961660

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged raw ground beef thawing at room temperature in back kitchen area. Operator placed raw ground beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-30-4

Detail 23961649

Basic - 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 Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23961642

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated heavy grease behind fryers and on sides of fryers at cook line and on walls in kitchen. Educated operator on the importance of cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 17

22-02-4

Detail 22978171

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with dried food debris. Can opener and interior of microwave oven.

11-26-1

Detail 22978170

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. Operator completed form. Educated operator on completing form for all workers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22978168

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22978163

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 22978161

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22978172

Basic - 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

36-73-4

Detail 22978166

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. Cook line and kitchen underneath ice machine.

36-11-4

Detail 22978173

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22978169

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom. Educated operator on fixing hole.

14-69-4

Detail 22978159

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.

10-12-5

Detail 22978167

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.

31B-04-4

Detail 22978164

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22978175

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated heavy grease on sides of cooking equipment and reach in cooler at cook line.

33-19-4

Detail 22978174

Basic - Observed buildup of garbage on the ground behind stairway behind kitchen exit.

33-16-4

Detail 22978162

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 22978160

Basic - 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

36-27-5

Detail 22978165

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated heavy grease behind fryers and on sides of fryers at cook line. Educated operator on cleaning behind fryers. Repeat Violation

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22370547

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-07-6

Detail 22370548

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

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 17

09-01-4

Detail 22212886

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat sandwiches. Observed used deli paper. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 22212881

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottled beverage stored in drink ice. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22212875

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. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22212871

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

53A-07-6

Detail 22212882

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

11-26-1

Detail 22212876

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. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 22212873

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink not dispensing soap. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22212878

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22212880

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22212874

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22212884

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22212879

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22212887

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22212877

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22212885

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 22212872

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Bar/kitchen entrance. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22212883

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind fryers at cook line. Warning

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21682582

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 45F cold hold, raw ground beef 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on importance of maintaining temperatures at 41F or below. Operator turned down walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 21682585

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21682583

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.

31A-09-4

Detail 21682593

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by cardboard. Operator removed cardboard. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21682588

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper at hand hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21682589

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-06-4

Detail 21682584

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in kitchen.

51-11-4

Detail 21682590

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21682586

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

29-09-4

Detail 21682591

Basic - Faucet/handle is loose at hand wash sink in women's restroom.

14-69-4

Detail 21682587

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 21682592

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses.

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 21328624

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21328625

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by cardboard. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21328636

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

41-17-4

Detail 21328639

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21328631

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).

51-11-4

Detail 21328629

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21328638

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust substance. Men's restroom.

36-03-4

Detail 21328634

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 21328627

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21328635

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

36-24-5

Detail 21328637

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above food prep table in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 21328633

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

23-03-4

Detail 21328626

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust inside cabinet underneath microwave at cook line. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21328630

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 21328632

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line.

36-30-4

Detail 21328628

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back kitchen area.

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20663765

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen bar area. Note: observed no flies landing on food contact surfaces during time of inspection.

35A-06-4

Detail 20663764

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Bar. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20663766

Basic - Buildup of food debris/grease on backboards of fryers.

36-03-4

Detail 20663768

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen entrance.

36-73-4

Detail 20663761

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath three compartment sink at end of cookline.

36-11-4

Detail 20663771

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20663763

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above food prep table in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20663769

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Bar.

10-12-5

Detail 20663767

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20663762

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust inside cabinet underneath microwave at cookline. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20663770

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-02-6

Detail 20387061

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen philly steak stored over packages of french fries. Packages switched. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 20387067

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 20387054

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20387059

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20387055

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20387065

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense melted margarine at cookline. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20387058

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20387066

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20387056

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above food prep table in back kitchen area.

10-12-5

Detail 20387063

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 20387062

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

23-03-4

Detail 20387064

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris inside cabinet at cookline underneath microwave.

33-16-4

Detail 20387057

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20387060

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation