Adams Rib Co
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Adams Rib Co has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Adams Rib Co on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
30
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of baked beans on shelf above cook line oven: beans (109F - Hot Holding). Employee stated beans on shelf for two hours. Employee placed beans in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Manager had employee clean ice bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in front counter hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line fryers. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Hood vents above cook line grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf outside of office. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Manager returned can opener to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage rack across from cook line. Manager discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Area around water nozzle for front counter tea machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored in smoker room. Owner turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucets above mop sink. Owner placed vacuum breakers on faucet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from ice machine. Owner cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on kitchen prep table. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while talking on the phone and did not change gloves and wash hands before handling greens.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. Owner placed vacuum breaker on faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to ice machine. Employee returned can opener to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in hand washing sink ne t to cook line. Steel wool in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Owner removed items from hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. No proof of training for two employees. Manager stated employees have taken the test, need to fill out certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above prep table in middle of kitchen. Employee remove bottle of water from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over relish in walk-in cooler. Owner moved pork to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to ice machine. Hot water nozzle of coffee machine behind front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to fryers. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above the fryers and grill.
23-03-4
67
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed man n cheese coming out of the oven for hot holding, 128F. This was placed back into the oven. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling in dry storage is peeling.
36-32-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adams Rib Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adams Rib Co on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Adams Rib Co?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Adams Rib Co.
How does Adams Rib Co compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Adams Rib Co most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Adams Rib Co's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Adams Rib Co have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Adams Rib Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Adams Rib Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Adams Rib Co is inspected around two times per year on average.
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