Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
55
Score
Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. Operator replaced supply bottle, primed machine and achieved proper ppm. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of Goo Gone was stored next to cut oranges and limes. Bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line sink was blocked by an ice fan and front pizza area hand sink had a purse in the basin. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bin of Panko breading had scoop with handle stored in the product. Handle was touching the product. Scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 6lb cans of Cranberry sauce rusted/dented. Operator discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment at bar. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near back kitchen exit blocked by cart. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line blocked by ladder. Operator removed ladder and cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar and women's accessible bathroom. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor near beer walk in cooler. Operator placed buckets off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor area in back food prep area covered with standing water. Operator cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at three compartment sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
33
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on prep table and on storage rack with clean equipment. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sloppy joe dated 11/15. Operator discarded Sloppy Joe. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and chicken not date marked. Operator provided dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at end of cook line and near back back door. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink outside office. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle in spices and garlic. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided the operator with a copy of the employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: The employee reporting agreements are not filled out.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There us dried food debris on the blade guard of the deli slicer. There is a-mold like substance on the ice chute, the side walls of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: There is dried food debris on the deli slicer. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters that is dripping. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon out for commercial packaging over cooked chicken. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of containers on back storage rack next to walk in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar and flour in bins. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse.
How does Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Off the Bone BBQ & Ribhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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