Rib City
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
30
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Rib City stretching back to 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up five times.
Rib City's latest score of 30 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. After splitter, end attached to red hose missing vacuum breaker. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted chicken 129F hot hold, roasted pork 125F hot hold less than 4 hours inside hot holding unit at cook line. Educated operator on reheating foods to 165F and hot holding at 135F. Operator turned up heat element. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hoses. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink at end of cook line. Operator had employee fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator had employee to start cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bacon bits. Operator removed cups and replaced with ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen above indoor smoker. Educated operator on cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Educated operator on importance of cleaning shelving. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/flour bins.
02D-01-5
30
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw shrimp over ready-to-eat cooked beef brisket in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. After splitter, end attached to red hose missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One by office chemical storage, one at front entrance to kitchen table, one under table by smoker. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents on front line.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in back container above iced tea machine front line.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two on counter under pass through window.
21-12-4
52
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Three way splitter added, right side after splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked baked beans (45F - Ambient Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat 9/21/2023, 4/11/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked baked beans (45F - Ambient Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat 9/21/2023, 4/11/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
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. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked baked beans, in walk-in cooler observed cooling in large, deep containers, plastic, covered. Repeat 9/21/2023, 4/11/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher uses chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook line middle area reach-in cooler, cooked pork, cooked sausage, cooked beef cooked between one to two days ago per operator, no date marking. Operator labeled all foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
37
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anastasia F Goldbacher 1/12/2019 is only present food manager, expired 1/12/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time extension given to allow for manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 3 servers, 2 cooks preparing food, no current certified food manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time extension given to allow for manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen near walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **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. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked baked beans (52F - ambient cooling) overnight per operator. See stop sale. Repeat 9/21/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked baked beans (52F - ambient cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat 9/21/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands at front line of kitchen. Spoke with operator, operator washed hands proper before returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flying insects around dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee ended building after removing trash and change gloves, no handwash, begin food prep in back of kitchen. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands before continuing work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Three way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Repeat 9/21/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
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/ 3 servers, 2 cooks preparing food, no current certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beans, cooked macaroni and cheese, raw chicken breasts in walk-in cooler observed cooling in large, deep containers, some plastic, some covered. Repeat 9/21/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anastasia F Goldbacher 1/12/2019 is only present food manager, expired 1/12/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered on front line. **Warning**
25-05-4
26
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
35
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 5 pounds of pull pork at 54F cooling held in walk in cooler not cooled down within 6 hours per operator. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 5 pounds of pull pork at 54F cooling held in walk in cooler not cooled down within 6 hours per operator. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler in front of grill. Operator date marked food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in employee restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while handling food.
13-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 Fort Myers?
Rib City most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rib City have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rib City 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 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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