Citrola's on College
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Citrola's on College has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Citrola's on College on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that multiple food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at handwashing sink near by kitchen entrance. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed and discarded single serving plastic bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water at prep area. Operator discarded water and placed raw chicken in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt removed from original containers not identified by common name at prep area.
02D-01-5
61
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler near by grill; cooked meatballs (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed items to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored over clean plates. Operator removed and placed bug spray on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen exit door.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at prep area. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service pizza boxes stored between wall and shelves at front counter. Operator removed pizza boxes to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect chemical stored between can food and soda boxes in dry storage. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came to kitchen started working without handwashing. Discussed employee proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed nonfood- grade hose in use to fill up food containers.
29-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on 12/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock (57F cold holding); cooked pasta (52F cold holding) items on cook line and server area for less than four hours per operator. Discussed time as a public health control with operator and printed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed sugar container has plastic single use item with no handle, and one scoop with handle in food. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed some ceiling tiles missing at kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food containers close to dry storage and ice bucket top of ice machine not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area there two light shields damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven accumulated dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single- service articles at prep area not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors under equipments at kitchen area accumulated grease.
36-10-4
33
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air freshener stored on shelving near food in dry storage. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust substance. Restrooms. Educated operator on cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
67
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator fixed hose on machine. Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 containers by the back door not secure
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in prep are has a build up of dust and debris
36-34-5
78
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.all expired In March of 2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: To allow operator to train employees **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large Hobart mixer in prep area build up of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Mixer still dirty **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citrola's on College last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citrola's on College on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citrola's on College?
Across the inspection record, “bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Citrola's on College.
How does Citrola's on College compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Citrola's on College most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Citrola's on College's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Citrola's on College have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Citrola's on College means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Citrola's on College inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Citrola's on College is inspected around three times per year on average.
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