Rib City
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Rib City stretching back to 2022. Rib City was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Rib City squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade. Operator placed in dish area to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from ice machine in prep kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter at expo and on cook line. Operator put in sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. Operator printed sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine. Operator sanitized bin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bacon bits on cook's line. Operator 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. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler with buildup of dust and debris. Operator cleaned covers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator printed and hung sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean stainless steel iced tea spoons stored upright on server station by iced tea brewer. Operator inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered over iced tea machines on server station. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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 dishwasher sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator replaced empty sanitizer and chlorine now reads 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken nuggets (50F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked St Louis Ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook's line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken nuggets (50F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked St Louis Ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook's line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice tea machine. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee holding raw portioned chicken inside hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters with fresh coffee grounds in a metal container uncovered by coffee machine. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler holding desserts in wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekins used as scoops in salad dressing at salad make table. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
41
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans hot holding at 121F on Wait station. Operator increased holding temp, now 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic To go ramekins used as scoops or ladles in salad dressing at wait station.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and debris on fan covers in walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at wait station make table stained and deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler across from dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at wait station Make Table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees Dunkin Donuts ice coffee beverage in a cup with straw above glass cups at wait station Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed a new handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at wait station Reach in Cooler.
29-49-6
41
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning agent in spray bottle stored next to mustard bbq sauce by ice tea and beer taps. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans of ketchup in dry storage area with dented rims. Operator voluntarily discarded cans during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by manager office. Operator has service call to repair Air conditioning unit that is leaking from ceiling onto floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from expo line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pans on shelf next to dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket in prep kitchen. Operator changed out empty container of sanitizer and sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed prep cook change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter behind coffee machine date marked 08/31/2021.
29-28-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at dispenser in men's restroom. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade mounted on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty whisk in hand washing sink across from ice machine. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food in prep kitchen with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed glue trap over prep table in prep kitchen.
35B-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in prep kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink on expo line next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on wire rack next to manager office. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
37
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding) in two door reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator said items were on line for 3 hours. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. Operator called maintenance to service refrigeration unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid unlabeled at host stand.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they are on order. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line with no hair restraint while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting plastic containers on wire rack across from ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table across from ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink next to coffee machines.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” 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 82 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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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