EIGHT BALL LOUNGE

14500 S US 41

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 7/16/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5: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:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease. Cook line and kitchen underneath ice machine.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom. Educated operator on fixing hole.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with accumulated heavy grease on sides of cooking equipment and reach in cooler at cook line.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Observed buildup of garbage on the ground behind stairway behind kitchen exit.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of closing dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 36-30-4: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: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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with dried food debris. Can opener and interior of microwave oven.
  • 11-26-1: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:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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.
Food Inspector #8783141
2024-07-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).

Inspection on 10/17/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 53A-03-7: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: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
Food Inspector #8475849
2023-10-17
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 8/17/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 36-37-5: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:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 06-01-5: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:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Bar/kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind fryers at cook line. Warning
  • 09-01-4: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: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: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: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: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: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:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink not dispensing soap. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Warning
Food Inspector #8381465
2023-08-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).