RIB CITY
80 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239-275-6700
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for General Manager. The form was posted during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026005961 | Dec 8, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2025062405 | Jul 29, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $360 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The current manager Rachel Certified Food Manager Certification is Expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook washing dishes then going back on the cook line to prepare food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw swai (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (44F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The Manager is placing all raw products on Ice.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The current manager Rachel Certified Food Manager Certification is Expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature of reach-in cooler 49F across from cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in preparation area. The cell phone was removed from prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dec 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw (53F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in the prep area. The manager discarded the Cole slaw and potato salad.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni cheese (118F - Hot Holding); greens (121F - Hot Holding); chili (117F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The manager placed all items on stove top to reheat. See Reheated Temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing in kitchen blocked by container of water. The manager removed the container of water from handwashing sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 48F.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area. The manager removed and sanitized area the dead roach was located at.
Jul 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager moved Cole slaw and potato salad into stand up reach-in cooler in prep station. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager discarded cut tomatoes. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 48F. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager moved Cole slaw and potato salad into stand up reach-in cooler in prep station. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager discarded cut tomatoes. Observed smoked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni cheese (51F - Cold Holding); mixed turkey, ground beef and pork (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area ambient temperature 48F. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in walk-in cooler. The GM discarded cracked egg.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for General Manager. The form was posted during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed GM Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for ribs.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind front counter. The GM labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed tongs from oven door handle.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from dishwashing area handling soiled dishes than back to the cook line for food preparation changed gloves but did not wash hands. Educated cook on proper handwashing when moving to different assignments and changing gloves without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico (51F - Cold Holding); corn on cob (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The cook moved the corn on cob and pico into reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside walk-in cooler blocked by container. The manager removed container from handwashing sink.
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. They have the employee reporting form but not completely filled out. The manager completely filled out the form during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 48F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee's restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of Cole Slaw handle touching product. The operator removed the scooper from Cole slaw.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed cook wash hands with cold water. Educated cook to wash hands with hot water for 15-20 seconds.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty pitcher in hand washing sink on cook line. The manager removed pitcher from hand washing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bread and personnel drink in stand up reach-in cooler in prep area. The operator removed personal items from stand up reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of purple onions on floor in walk-in cooler. The GM moved bag onions on shelf in walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The GM removed tongs from oven door on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
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 wiping hands on shirt and apron while food preparation. Educated on proper hand washing and not wiping hands on cloth during food preparation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp and raw grouper in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf under raw shrimp and raw grouper.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in prep area.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager printed out during inspection and filled out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler across from deep frier.
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