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The Capital Grille #8019

2430 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The Capital Grille #8019 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, which has been cited two times.

The Capital Grille #8019 scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Lauderdale restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. COFFEE STATION; espresso machine cleaner stored next to clean coffee cups, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Repair showed up during inspection- temperature 160F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table; utensils in dirty water 135F operator replaced water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline reach in; Raw salmon over ready to eat cheese, operator voluntarily discarded fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -COOKLINE butter, Lobster broth, beef base operator time marked. -Pantry; Butter Operator time marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Cookline -Inside Bar **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. PREP AREA; Handles in contact in bulk containers of rice and sugar, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
41
Jan 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area - under mats - entire length of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Harvest chest freezer - inside of unit visibly soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed same. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creme Brulee 50°F, cheese cake 49°F-50°F, in prep area over night. Cooler frozen up on top.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creme Brulee 50°F, cheese cake 49°F-50°F, in prep area over night. Cooler frozen up on top.
01B-02-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Capital Grille #8019 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Capital Grille #8019 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Capital Grille #8019?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Capital Grille #8019.

How does The Capital Grille #8019 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

The Capital Grille #8019 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has The Capital Grille #8019's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Capital Grille #8019 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Capital Grille #8019 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 The Capital Grille #8019 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Capital Grille #8019 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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