The Capital Grille #8022
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, The Capital Grille #8022 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so The Capital Grille #8022 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 150.6F-154.5F. Operator converted dish machine to use chlorine sanitizer, ran dish machine multiple times, tested 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A few raw ribeye 47F and raw lamb 45F stored in drawer cooler across from oven at cook line. Operator placed ice bags on items at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizing buckets tested 500+ppm Quaternary Ammonium. Operator remade all sanitizer and tested 200-300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Employee unaware that sanitizer are too strong and high temp dish machine did not reached 160 F on food contact surfaces.
16-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under three-compartments sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer cooler at cook line next: cooked onion 44 F, cooked lobster 44 F. Operator placed ice bags on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
67
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of cooked onion 44-47 F stored in reach-in cooler by large oven at cook line. Operator placed ice bag on item at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Multiple employees training has been expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice bin at bar. Employee removed scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator moved containers with old labels to dish machine for rewash. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
67
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler on cookline Observed employee place in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach (129 - Hot Holding)on cook on steam table Observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walkin cooler shelves soiled with old food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed limes and lemons stored on service line next to soda machine Corrected observed employee cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on storage shelf adjacent to dish area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over milk in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane torch stored on prep table next to dessert station
41-10-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor Corrected observed employee double bucket sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Observed employee remove and place in dirty hamper **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled in prep area Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean linens stored on floor in storage room upstairs Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee place in proper area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed guest food stored in walk-in cooler Manager place food in container labeled for guest food and placed on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf
24-08-4
50
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee changing duties and began work on cooks line with no hand washing. Corrected action taken , inspector discussed with chef proper employee hand wash procedures . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash on cooks line blocked by utensils, corrected, employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap at employee hand wash next to three compartment sink , corrected , Chef fixed soap dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with old debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table , corrected, chef removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen area, corrected, employee removed oil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Meat seasoning stored under paper towels dispenser not protected from splash .
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of corn stored over employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected , management removed item during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable dispense soap at employee hand wash sink on cooks line line .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened containers of cream not date marked . Corrected , manager labeled cream during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with old debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread stored on floor in walk in cooler ,,Corrected, manager placed frozen bread on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Capital Grille #8022 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Capital Grille #8022 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Capital Grille #8022?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Capital Grille #8022.
How does The Capital Grille #8022 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Capital Grille #8022 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Capital Grille #8022's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Capital Grille #8022 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Capital Grille #8022 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Capital Grille #8022 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Capital Grille #8022 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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