Rib City
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
78
Score
Rib City has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid inside on keg cooler at wait station. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles over cook's line.
36-32-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light covers for fluorescent lighting over cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean plastic cambro on she F across from dishwasher.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in freezer at end of cook's line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table next to dish table.
21-12-4
70
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in smoker area next to manager office. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters dated 05/18/2022 connected to soda fountain and iced tea machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust around ceiling vent and tiles over cook's line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep grooved cutting boards on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pork shoulder stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved case to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over cook's line.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed uncovered coffee filters next to iced tea machine in wait station.
25-05-4
52
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and shrimp behind cooked bacon at Make Table across cookline Reach in Freezer. Operator placed cooked bacon bits behind raw food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken 55F and cooked sausage 54F at Reach in Cooler next to grill at cookline. Operator placed in Display Cooler Unit to cool to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple milk gallons not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener holder.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine/quaternary 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. Observed documents incomplete. Operator completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at wait station make table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with buildup of grease and food debris across from cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
33
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked ribs. Operator moved raw to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled by dishwasher. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator had can opener cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food on cooks line.
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
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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 Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rib City have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 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 two times per year on average.
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