Rib City
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
61
Score
Rib City has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Rib City's latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler. Educated operator on cleaning reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw 49F cold hold and sliced tomatoes 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator pulled reach in cooler away from wall and double panned foods with ice. Rechecked temperature at 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean cooking equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator has vacuum breaker and just needs to install. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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 forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar.
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed hand wash sign at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in chemical storage room.
36-73-4
50
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold, coleslaw 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods Observed Sausage 45F cold hold, precooked chicken 44F cold hold, precooked corn 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
64
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by buckets. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area near side dry storage covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on trash container. Operator removed, washed, rinsed, and sanitized tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleared ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal grid stored in hand wash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at wait station and bar.
31B-04-4
58
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at wait station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water at hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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 purse stored on shelving near food items in dry storage. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of employee belongings. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to hand wash sink at wait station.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cocktail sauce in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. Operator installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above wait station. Operator has ceiling tiles on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area underneath hand wash sink at end of cook line and on floor in dishwash area covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease behind cooking equipment at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler” has been cited three 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 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rib City have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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