The Capital Grille #8029
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Capital Grille #8029 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard on cook line preparing food with no beard guard/restraint
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 79F standing water on cook line. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop at mop sink area not hung to dry. Manager hung wet mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored hanging on side of red sanitizer bucket with stored solution under prep table in back kitchen area. Manager properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at dessert make table with cut marks
14-09-4
78
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in dry food storage area. Operator tried to kill flying insect. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ready to eat flatbread to put in basket with bare hands. Flat bread was not being heated to 145F. Discussed with employee.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple portable cutting boards in prep area and on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, cutting boards at dessert reach-in cooler soiled/ stained. Also, lip of metal deflector plate in large ice machine and ice chute in large ice machine on right soiled with mold like substance.
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed partially covered rolled silverware stored on shelf near back door and below a vent not protected/ inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on steamer soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in walk-in-cooler and prep area soiled/ peeled. Operator stated they are getting painted soon.
36-27-5
55
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cooked vegetables in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of large ice machine soiled. Also, cutting board on dessert reach-in cooler and portable green cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler at dessert station soiled. Also, no longer in use equipment used for storage of towels in back prep area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler next to salad making station. Operator had employee clean up standing water during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 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. Butter mix 49°. Sliced cheese 50°. Cheddar Cheese 48°. Per Person In Charge. Items placed few hours before. Moved by manager to functioning cooler. Some it's voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Butter mix at prep line placed 15 mins before. No time mark. Marked by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep line Hand wash sink with large pan in front of sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Tall-Boy cooler by grill line not holding foods to below 41°. Service technician called during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
58
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Observed interior of soda ice bin soiled with mold like substance towards top of unit. Chef had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of flip top cooler on cook line. Observed employee drink stored on prep table next to dry food storage area. Employee removed drinks and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk-in cooler door gasket. Chef stated gaskets are on order. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of tums stored at faucet of hand sink located on cook line. Manager removed and gave to cook on line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station on service line near entrance of kitchen to be soiled at back of nozzles with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on clean shelf of prep table located across from walk in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone cooler door gasket on cook line near entrance of kitchen to be torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed fan in meat cutting cooler above area where meat is cut to be dusty and soiled. Observed water softener salt stored on floor of Hot water tank room. Manager stated they will store properly after lunch.
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket to be soiled. Observed the meat cooler door gasket to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple labels on clean dishes stored on clean drying rack located in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at dumpster area. Chef closed lid of dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocado on cook line with sticker still on it. Manager removed and had employee take sticker off and wash. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Capital Grille #8029 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Capital Grille #8029 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Capital Grille #8029?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Capital Grille #8029.
How does The Capital Grille #8029 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Capital Grille #8029 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Capital Grille #8029's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Capital Grille #8029 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Capital Grille #8029 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 #8029 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Capital Grille #8029 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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