Rib City
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Rib City eight times, with records going back to 2022. Rib City was last inspected on Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Rib City's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the interior of the ice machine bin chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table in the servers area and the order pickup area with rust on the inside top and front.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored between the two prep tables on the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop for serving coleslaw stored with the handle in contact with the slaw.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substances on the walk in freezer door frame.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust like substance. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with smoke and greasy substance in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese on the cook line at 55F operator moved to heat up on the stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with foos debris.
22-02-4
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/ Observed 5 employees working no CFM PRESENT
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator could not locate copy of current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves on cutting boards on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food with a bracelet, and another wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of the kitchen and on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the cook line and walk in cooler soiled with food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to the smoker and on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior bin of the ice machine.
22-20-5
43
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around the perimeter of the kitchen where the cove moulding meets the floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing next to the dishwasher and cracked along the back wall in the walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris/grease like substance around smoking area ovens and on the cookline.
36-27-5
74
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust like substance on ceiling tile vents near 3 compartment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing to the left of the 3 compartment sink in the warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed front of dumpster rusted thru.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees serving food wearing multiple bracelets on their arms.
13-07-4
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 plastic pitcher handle in contact with barbecue sauce in bulk dispensing bin. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler units.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
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
50
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing above prep sink next to office.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed smoke and dust like buildup on ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open Gatorade bottle in cooler next to soda station. Manager moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled in service area. Operator removed bottle from counter. **Corrected On-Site* **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed smoke like buildup on ceiling tiles.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in smoker area.
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed ceiling light out above walk in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service portion control cups in cardboard box on floor in pick up area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel in cash register area not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rib City.
How does Rib City compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Rib City most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rib City have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rib City 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 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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