CITROLA'S ITALIAN GRILL
16740 MCGREGOR BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-334-6336
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023033507 | Apr 24, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $280 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near foods items at kitchen entrance. Operator removed chemicals.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored inside hand wash sink in back food prep area. Observed operator removed brush.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Fan at pizza prep station.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed employee touching trash container with hand and not washing hands and putting on gloves. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and putting in new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh garlic in oil 64F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed fresh garlic in oil back in working reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense parmesan cheese. Educated operator on using scoops with handles.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 prepackaged filets of salmon thawed in package overnight with labeling to remove. Stop Sale. Operator discarded salmon.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of heavy debris/grease behind cooking equipment at cook line. Educated operator on importance of cleaning behind equipment.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Aug 18, 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 failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Toxic substance/chemical (air freshener) improperly stored in restrooms.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth. Educated operator on using scoops with handles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of heavy debris/grease behind cooking equipment at cook line. Educated operator on importance of cleaning behind equipment.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed chemical.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Educated operator on importance of cleaning dishmachine. Operator cleaned dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cups.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler and behind cooking equipment at cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration 100 ppm.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area in dishwasher area. Operator removed strip.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense broth. Educated operator on having handles on scoops. Operator removed cup.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of inverting containers. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in back food prep area.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in freezer. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean food equipment in back food prep area. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at wait station used to store drain. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed drain.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped tomatoes. Operator removed cups.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath tables in dishwash area.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of having dumpster lid closed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza prep reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast and powdered sugar container at cook line. Operator labeled container.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with limes in walk in cooler. Operator switched food to food grade container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloth stored in hand wash sink at front wait station. Cloth removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coat stored bread rack. Operation removed coats.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
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.