The Capital Grille

5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607647

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Grade A
Safety score 97 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at prep area.Basic · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection
    3 basic
    -3
  • Safety score97

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitOct 7, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    3 violations found:

    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic3

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at prep area.

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered.

      Operator stored coffee filters covered.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee bag stored over soda box near server station, Operator removed employee bag.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Single-service items1
Employee personal belongings1