CAPITAL GRILLE #8029
5197 BIG ISLAND DR, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.997.9233
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on service line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder (49-54F - Cooling), stored in deep metal pan covered with condensation under lid in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clam chowder (49-54F - Cooling), stored in deep metal pan covered with condensation under lid in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Clam chowder (49-54F - Cooling), stored in deep metal pan covered with condensation under lid in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 70F standing water at desert front line area. Manager discarded water
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at dessert make table with cut marks
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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 79F standing water on cook line. Manager discarded water.
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
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.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in dry food storage area. Operator tried to kill flying insect.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on steamer soiled with debris.
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.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small portion of soft cheese at 62° in chill table. Stored above chill Line. Moved by manager. Was placed about 1 hr before.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at Hand Wash Sink not functioning. Replaced by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Cleaned by manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table close to utensils. Moved by manager.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food service employee eating in rear prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items charger cord in cooler make table. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some food service employee with no beard guard.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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
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.
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.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep line Hand wash sink with large pan in front of sink. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on service line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and air vents dusty near ware washing area and salad preparation area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table near food preparation. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed deeply grooved cutting board on flip top cooler in dessert preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler, produce coolers door gaskets soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.