The Capital Grille
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, The Capital Grille has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The latest visit found zero violations, down from two violations the time before.
Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; The Capital Grille is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Sep 30, 2025
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Food Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took slicer out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bar fridge had an accumulation of broken glass. PIC removed glassware to clean fridge.
4-602.13
86
Feb 18, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took slicer out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Utensils (bar strainer) in the (bar area) are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Inspector observed grease trap in the warewashing area missing the grease collecting receptacle. PIC informed inspector part has been ordered.
5-402.12
82
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potato al gratin and hard boiled eggs (shells removed), which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC discarded.
3-501.14
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (silverware, tasting spoons, and bar strainer) in the kitchen and bar areas are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink and sanitizer buckers were 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm. PIC informed and will use dishwasher to sanitize.
4-501.114
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Automatic dispenser of sanitizer at 3 bay sink is not dispensing the proper concentration of quaternary ammonium. PIC informed.
4-204.117
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Working containers of liquid ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-602.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview, a pan of potato al gratin was placed hot in the walk-in cooler on 2/2. Potato al gratin was observed at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC informed and discarded. Pasta was observed at 59 degrees, portioned in bags and in a deep container. PIC informed to place in shallow containers.
3-501.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the glassware dishwashers in the kitchen and bar areas. Inspector provided.
4-302.14
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the warewashing area. Inspector provided.
4-302.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tasting spoons and dish) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC discarded spoons and clean and sanitized dish.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Lobster was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the cold drawer. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC had staff place cold packs on product.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The wine aerator (bar area) and ice bin (salad area) were not in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -the mixer shield, slicer, hotel pans in back kitchen area -under service station -white trays in the storage area.
4-602.13
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Inspector observed grease trap in the warewashing area missing the grease collecting receptacle.
5-402.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: -under shelves in storage area -air curtains in the walk-in coolers, -under the grill lines. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a non-functional light bulb in the cook line and meat walk-in cooler areas.
6-303.11
26
Sep 14, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Service was called during inspection.
4-501.114
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cherry tomatoes were not washed before being cut. Raw fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut. Disposed.
3-302.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with a hole through the blade and exposed screw heads on the front of the blade. PIC stated that is the design of the slicer. Slicer was taken out service and will not be used pending final instructions from Supervisor.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Water observed on stacked food containers on clean storage rack. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Capital Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Capital Grille on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Capital Grille?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Capital Grille.
How does The Capital Grille compare to other restaurants in Providence?
The Capital Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has The Capital Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Capital Grille have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Capital Grille 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Capital Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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