Rib City Grill
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Rib City Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.
Rib City Grill's latest score of 86 sits above the Venice average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwashing sink by dishwasher area is turned off due to drain pipe leak.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement and observed operator had all present staff complete forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler has some shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at prep table was soiled with food buildup. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-27-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large tub of baked bean in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station.
41-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at wait station.
35B-02-4
70
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibbs at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Advil on shelf above wait station reach-in cooler make table. Observe hand sanitizer on shelf above hot hold steam unit at wait station. Observed operator remove all items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed souffle cup and plastic glass used as scoop in sugar bins. Observed operator remove no handle scoops from sugar bins. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jan 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink by dishwasher area used as dump sink for used beverages.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator print and post license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice with mold-like substance. Observed operator clean interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City Grill on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City Grill?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rib City Grill.
How does Rib City Grill compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Rib City Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Rib City Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rib City Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rib City Grill 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 Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rib City Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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