RIB CITY
13181 N CLEVELAND AVE UNIT C, Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-275-6700
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. Operator printed sign during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade. Operator placed in dish area to clean.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from ice machine in prep kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter at expo and on cook line. Operator put in sanitizer buckets.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. Operator printed sign during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine. Operator sanitized bin during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bacon bits on cook's line. Operator replaced with ladle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler with buildup of dust and debris. Operator cleaned covers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator printed and hung sign during inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean stainless steel iced tea spoons stored upright on server station by iced tea brewer. Operator inverted spoons.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered over iced tea machines on server station. Operator covered filters.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler holding desserts in wait station area.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Observed dishwasher sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator replaced empty sanitizer and chlorine now reads 100ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken nuggets (50F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked St Louis Ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook's line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken nuggets (50F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked St Louis Ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook's line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee holding raw portioned chicken inside hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice tea machine. Operator refilled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekins used as scoops in salad dressing at salad make table. Operator removed items.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters with fresh coffee grounds in a metal container uncovered by coffee machine. Operator covered filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler holding desserts in wait station area.
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans hot holding at 121F on Wait station. Operator increased holding temp, now 165F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic To go ramekins used as scoops or ladles in salad dressing at wait station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and debris on fan covers in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at wait station make table stained and deep grooves.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler across from dishwasher.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at wait station Make Table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees Dunkin Donuts ice coffee beverage in a cup with straw above glass cups at wait station Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed a new handwashing sign.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at wait station Reach in Cooler.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans of ketchup in dry storage area with dented rims. Operator voluntarily discarded cans during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning agent in spray bottle stored next to mustard bbq sauce by ice tea and beer taps. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical shelf.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by manager office. Operator has service call to repair Air conditioning unit that is leaking from ceiling onto floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from expo line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pans on shelf next to dishwasher.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket in prep kitchen. Operator changed out empty container of sanitizer and sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm.
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.