Citrola's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Citrola's Italian Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Citrola's Italian Grill on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near foods items at kitchen entrance. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored inside hand wash sink in back food prep area. Observed operator removed brush. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53A-07-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Fan at pizza prep station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
50
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh garlic in oil 64F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed fresh garlic in oil back in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching trash container with hand and not washing hands and putting on gloves. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and putting in new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Wait station.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense parmesan cheese. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 prepackaged filets of salmon thawed in package overnight with labeling to remove. Stop Sale. Operator discarded salmon. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of heavy debris/grease behind cooking equipment at cook line. Educated operator on importance of cleaning behind equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
45
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical (air freshener) improperly stored in restrooms.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of heavy debris/grease behind cooking equipment at cook line. Educated operator on importance of cleaning behind equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area in dishwasher area. Operator removed strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth. Educated operator on having handles on scoops. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of inverting containers. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in back food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
50
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in freezer. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean food equipment in back food prep area. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at wait station used to store drain. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped tomatoes. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza prep reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloth. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast and powdered sugar container at cook line. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath tables in dishwash area.
36-73-4
41
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Observed No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
86
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense shredded carrots and Parmesan cheese. Educated operator on importance of having handles with scoops. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath three compartment sink, underneath soda syrup boxes at kitchen entrance, and underneath behind cooking equipment at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Observed ice machine lid broken.
14-36-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues inside upright reach in cooler in wait station across from hand wash sink.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citrola's Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citrola's Italian Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citrola's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Citrola's Italian Grill.
How does Citrola's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Citrola's Italian Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Citrola's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Citrola's Italian Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Citrola's Italian Grill 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 Citrola's Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Citrola's Italian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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