Rib City
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Rib City, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Rib City trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine being stored in dishwasher area. Operator moved medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers and steam tables, observed heavy accumulation of debris and grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In kitchen area, observed torn foil on shelves.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed iced tea not being covered. Operator covered tea. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dishwasher area walls have several holes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. This is a repeat violation from 3-14-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
86
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator, products are from last night. Operator discarded products. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing with buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator, products are from last night. Operator discarded products. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near dishwasher has no soap. Operator replenished soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dishwasher area walls have several holes **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. This is a repeat violation from 3-14-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4
58
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the interior deflector. Repeat violation from 9-11-24. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles (3) missing in the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table where employee was working with sauces and dressings. Two employee drinks on center kitchen table where condiments are stored. Employee drink sitting on top of syrup bag-in-box.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at the large ice machine was stored inside a soiled pan. Ice scoops at server station soda machines stored inside soiled holsters. Notified manager on duty.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda dispensing heads had heavy mold-like build-up. Showed MOD the soiled areas.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Back door to the kitchen propped open during the visit with no screen to prevent vermin or environmental contamination.
35B-05-4
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily rusted with peeling paint.
36-52-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer extremely dark. Flashlight was necessary to observe the area.
38-04-4
67
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication found in food storage area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator notified and adjusted to proper order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles found improperly stored in kitchen and server station. Operator notified and moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, shredded, not date marked. Held longer than 24 hours. Operator placed proper labeling. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in kitchen/prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
52
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of chemical with no label. Operator provided label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice ms hone with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
86
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn gel in reach in cooler above food. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed no no written procedures vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan.
11-27-4
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. Observed no employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee health agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in back dish area. Operator cleaned and seperated for proper drying. Repeat 7/28/2022 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and food in reach in cooler near salad line. Operator moved items for proper storage.. Repeat 7/28/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in back prep area. Operator provided new bucket and moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans. Operator separated for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in container. Operator cleaned and inverted for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the cooler next to the slicer. Operator cleaned cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag above clean dishes. Operator moved bag for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib City on file is from Oct 31, 2025. 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 four times, more than any other issue at Rib City.
How does Rib City compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Rib City most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Rib City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rib City have averaged around five 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 three times per year on average.
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