Rib City
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Rib City has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Immokalee restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching cloths sweatshirt and pants while preparing food. Educated cook touching not touch cloths or skin while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat ribs in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved the raw hamburgers beside the raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by dishwashing holder. The operator removed dishwashing holder from on top on handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink on cook line hot water shut off.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handwashing sink on cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates on storage rack not inverted.
25-06-4
41
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with buildup of grease/smoke like substance in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen and wait station.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tile in kitchen and in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on the wall , on the right side of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee bread raw chicken, change gloves then plate ready to eat cooked food without washing their hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved to dish station for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken / missing floor tiles in walk in freezer near the door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on walk in cooler fan guards, and black mold like substance on walk in cooler plastic air curtains. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in walk in cooler and behind ovens on cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in chemical storage, pan storage, and around perimeter of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with build up of accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed ice buckets sitting on the floor in the waiting room station.
24-26-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with Watch and bracelet on arm preparing food.
13-07-4
50
Sep 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over ready to eat whipping cream in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris on blade. Operator put can opener in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand washing sink by soda machine with soap dispenser filled with soap,but, not dispensing.
31B-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of silverware bin in server station. Operator moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed partially smoked cigar on window sill in paper storage area by back door.
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by cook's line and in front of convection oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go styrofoam containers stored on concrete floor. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in back storage area not hung to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in server station unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib City?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rib City.
How does Rib City compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
Rib City most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rib City have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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