Rib Crib
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Rib Crib 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Callaway facility scores 86, putting Rib Crib on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food on the cook line hold torts. .
14-31-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and cutting board on the cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife inside employee hand sink by dish machine. Observed hand by the drink station use for dumping ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup on the back side walk-in cooler and walk in freezer unite.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Blue bowl inside the sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
41
Nov 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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.( Blood Borne Pathogen Bodily Fluid spill kit)
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
May 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting by the walk in cooler.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink,by walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees,by walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
67
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. 2 employees on duty without proof of reporting agreement. Provided form to operator at time of inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps at bottom of all exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in holster with dirty water at bottom. Operator removed items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob on dish pit Hand wash sink not functioning.
29-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water coming out of cement in front of building and on side of building.
29-11-4
70
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb between both walk in cooler.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on the plan review a hand sink between both walk in coolers has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior.of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rib Crib last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rib Crib on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rib Crib?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rib Crib.
How does Rib Crib compare to other restaurants in Callaway?
Rib Crib most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Callaway average of 86.
Has Rib Crib's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rib Crib have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rib Crib 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 Crib inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rib Crib is inspected around four times per year on average.
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