The Capital Grille

5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, The Capital Grille has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp. Operator removed raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to fill up bucket near dishmachine. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
May 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Capital Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Capital Grille on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Capital Grille?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Capital Grille.

How does The Capital Grille compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

The Capital Grille most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Capital Grille 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 inspected?

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