Rib City
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Rib City appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 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. Observed macaroni cheese (118F - Hot Holding); greens (121F - Hot Holding); chili (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The manager placed all items on stove top to reheat. See Reheated Temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in the prep area. The manager discarded the Cole slaw and potato salad. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing in kitchen blocked by container of water. The manager removed the container of water from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 48F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area. The manager removed and sanitized area the dead roach was located at. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed Smoked Chicken 45F in walk-in cooler and Cole Slaw 46F in reach-in cooler in prep station. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager moved Cole slaw and potato salad into stand up reach-in cooler in prep station. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager discarded cut tomatoes. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed raw chicken wings 44F, raw chicken breast 45F, smoked chicken breast 45F and raw shrimp 44F in walk-in cooler. Observed Cole Slaw 46F in reach-in cooler in prep station reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken wings, raw chicken breast and raw shrimp into walk-in freezer. The Cole Slaw and smoked chicken breast was discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed can opener soiled. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 48F. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 45F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager moved Cole slaw and potato salad into stand up reach-in cooler in prep station. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager discarded cut tomatoes. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - 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. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 48F. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in walk-in cooler. The GM discarded cracked egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for General Manager. The form was posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed GM Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for ribs. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind front counter. The GM labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
55
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed cook wash hands with cold water. Educated cook to wash hands with hot water for 15-20 seconds. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty pitcher in hand washing sink on cook line. The manager removed pitcher from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The GM removed tongs from oven door on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of purple onions on floor in walk-in cooler. The GM moved bag onions on shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bread and personnel drink in stand up reach-in cooler in prep area. The operator removed personal items from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
55
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp and raw grouper in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf under raw shrimp and raw grouper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on shirt and apron while food preparation. Educated on proper hand washing and not wiping hands on cloth during food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager printed out during inspection and filled out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
43
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers beside soda machine.
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
58
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
39
Aug 23, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rib City.
How does Rib City compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Rib City most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rib City have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rib City means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rib City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rib City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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