CITROLA'S ON COLLEGE
8841 COLLEGE PKWY UNIT 101, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239-466-1113
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on 12/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in drawer reach in cooler. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean silverware. Operator removed chemical.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of shrimp inside handwash sink at cook line. Educated operator on importance of handwash sink only.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen meat stored over frozen ravioli. Operator placed raw meat in bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed ham on ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill pan.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked. Educated operator on the importance of date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator fixed tongs.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloths.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with parsley in walk in cooler.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked in reach in freezer near mop sink area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salad toppings. Educated operator on importance of using scoops with handles. Operator removed cups.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof provided that multiple food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee health reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at handwashing sink near by kitchen entrance. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed and discarded single serving plastic bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water at prep area. Operator discarded water and placed raw chicken in reach-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt removed from original containers not identified by common name at prep area.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler near by grill; cooked meatballs (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed items to reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray stored over clean plates. Operator removed and placed bug spray on floor.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen exit door.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at prep area. Operator removed the knives.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service pizza boxes stored between wall and shelves at front counter. Operator removed pizza boxes to proper storage.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came to kitchen started working without handwashing. Discussed employee proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed his hands.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed nonfood- grade hose in use to fill up food containers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on 12/1/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock (57F cold holding); cooked pasta (52F cold holding) items on cook line and server area for less than four hours per operator. Discussed time as a public health control with operator and printed form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect chemical stored between can food and soda boxes in dry storage. Operator removed correct storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed sugar container has plastic single use item with no handle, and one scoop with handle in food. Operator removed correct storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed some ceiling tiles missing at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food containers close to dry storage and ice bucket top of ice machine not stored inverted.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area there two light shields damaged/in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven accumulated dust.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single- service articles at prep area not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors under equipments at kitchen area accumulated grease.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air freshener stored on shelving near food in dry storage. Operator removed chemical.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen lasagna not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust substance. Restrooms. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
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.