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RIB CITY

11561 MAJESTIC PALMS BLVD #120, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-275-6700

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats203
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606385
Grade history
JUL 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator refilled sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot dogs 51F cold hold, American cheese 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice and turned down reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed smoke damage on ceiling tiles above water heater in chemical/dry storage room.
Basic/36-32-5
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Operator stored boxes off of floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar. Educated operator on cleaning reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
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Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator fixed.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar.
Basic/10-08-5
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler. Educated operator on cleaning reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw 49F cold hold and sliced tomatoes 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator pulled reach in cooler away from wall and double panned foods with ice. Rechecked temperature at 43F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean cooking equipment. Operator removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator has vacuum breaker and just needs to install.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. Operator completed forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in chemical storage room.
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed hand wash sign at bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar.
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold, coleslaw 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods Observed Sausage 45F cold hold, precooked chicken 44F cold hold, precooked corn 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 shell eggs stored over containers of raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white backsplash. Educated operator on cleaning interior of ice machine daily. Operator started cleaning ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area underneath salad bar reach in cooler covered with standing water. Educated operator on minimizing standing.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by buckets. Operator removed buckets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleared ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area near side dry storage covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on trash container. Operator removed, washed, rinsed, and sanitized tongs.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk-in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal grid stored in hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at wait station and bar.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.