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RIB CITY

621 N 15TH ST, Immokalee FL 34142 · 239-657-4003

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2101618
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sausage date marked 8/4 and chopped meat date marked 8/1 today is 8/13, operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers in the reach in cooler on the cook line stored above uncovered Cooked ribs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sausage date marked 8/4 and chopped meat date marked 8/1 today is 8/13, operator discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator moved for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tools stored in the hand sink on the cook line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Onserved black substance on the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with buildup of grease and smoke.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets on the reach in freezer non the cook line damaged.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in the kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles damaged in the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of reach in coolers on the cook line with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
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Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom door.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handwashing sink on cook line in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates on storage rack not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen and wait station.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tile in kitchen and in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on the wall, on the right side of the cook line.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior bin of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
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.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tile in kitchen and in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on the wall, on the right side of the cook line.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on exterior dirty side of ice machine not stored in a plastic container. Operator removed ice scoop to clean.
Basic/10-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in the walk in cooler not working, needle is,in no specific range.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease/smoke/ dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed perimeters of floor soiled under convection ovens, behind the ice machine and cook line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer on the server side of the cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Light not functioning. Observed two lights burnt out on the cook line.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust like substance on the walk in cooler fan guards.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed non working reach in cooler and broken stainless steel table outside along the side of the building.
Basic/33-31-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rusting on shelves on the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around the perimeter of the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-12-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with build up of accumulated grease.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed ice buckets sitting on the floor in the waiting room station.
Basic/24-26-4
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.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in chemical storage, pan storage, and around perimeter of kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken / missing floor tiles in walk in freezer near the door.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in walk in cooler and behind ovens on cookline.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not change gloves when changing task from going from dish machine to portioning food items, informed employee of proper hand washing and putting on clean gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with good/ grease buildup, throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of walk in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under all kitchen equipment and behind all kitchen equipment around perimeter of kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in various locations throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with coleslaw in reach in cooler.
Basic/10-06-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometers present in coolers or freezers.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler with dust like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed door to outside in storage area with light coming in around the side of the door.
Basic/35B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wooden skewers used for serving corn on the cob with food contact surface no inverted properly. Operator discarded and replaced with new skewers.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind ovens and ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.