Rib City
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Rib City has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around air handler” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Rib City's latest score is in line with the Cape Coral average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around air handler in kitchen, underneath three compartment sink and water heater, and underneath shelving in back dry storage area. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Observed interior of reach in cooler in corner at end of cook line soiled with accumulated food debris. Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease around electrical outlet at cook line.
36-27-5
78
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over container of cut lettuce. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw hamburger on bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of ketchup dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of Microwave oven at cook line. Operator cleaned microwave oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated with gray-like substance in dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage. Educated operator on routine cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor near walk in cooler. Educated operator on storing food off of floor. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
50
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
47
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brisket 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bacon bits. Observed removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Educated operator on having filters in place when in operation. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
52
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near walk in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on food prep table. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath cooking equipment at cook line and underneath shelving in dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line. Educated operator on having hood filters in place when operating. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on keeping dumpster lid closed. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning process. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at beverage/wait station.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in outside can wash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 44F cold hold and key lime pie 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put walk in cooler curtains down and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Women's restroom.
29-20-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around air handler” 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rib City have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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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