University Grill
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
University Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Myers restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee cell phones stored over prep area. Operator removed cell phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Employee cell phone stored with spices at prep area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Bar dish-machine (00ppm chlorine) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and started using kitchen dish-machine (100ppm chlorine) until bar dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler at cook line: raw shrimps stored over ready to eat spinach. Operator removed raw shrimp to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 8 pounds of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to liquors at bar area. Bug spray and bleach gallons stored at top of ice machine. Operator removed all items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar Dish machine chemicals removed from its original containers and not labeled. Operator labeled chemical containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in sides preparation at kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda machine ice bin at server station. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 8 pounds of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles surrounding soiled with mold like substance at bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food containers not inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage.
25-06-4
25
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Per operator some employees training expired; Larry Kovuc, Matt Moomah, Tina Fabec. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chemical test kit available for dish-machines at kitchen and bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: No chemical test kit available for dish-machines at kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator no proof of training for some employees have been there more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Throughout kitchen multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Ceiling vents soiled front of cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Cutting board at prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters it stored inverted or protected at server station. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Coffee filters it stored inverted or protected at server station. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in large reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter (69 F - Cold Holding) on cooks line. Operator had removed from refrigeration less than one hour prior. Butter was put in ice to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee, Amy had proof of certification. No others available.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, operator stocked soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop In quinoa.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above cooks line. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching dirty dishes then clean without washing her hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Observed operator clean hands between dirty and clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with last date used.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water was only 85 F at hand sink in men and women's restroom
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets, purses on shelf with food in storage area.
40-06-5
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees cooked quinoa (53 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes ( 47 F - Cold Holding) salad prep reach in cooler. Per operator item were in cooler for 2 hours. bleu cheese stuffed olives (63 F - Cold Holding) in bar area. Per operator item was prepped 2 hours prior. In both cases all potentially hazardous item were moved to larger reach in cooler for immediate cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop outside mop sink, outside hose , and outside walk-in cooler
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of applesauce and #10 can of spaghetti sauce observed on the rack were severely dented on rims and surface
01B-01-4
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.Approximately 12 cook and 16 servers with expired training
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back food prep area in main kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed over clean dishware, over prep station, in a reach in cooler with other food.
12B-07-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with inadequate overhead protection.
08B-61-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was University Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at University Grill on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at University Grill?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at University Grill.
How does University Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
University Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has University Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at University Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at University Grill 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 University Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, University Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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