RIB CITY
10431 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero FL 33928
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese on the cook line at 55F operator moved to heat up on the stove.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018026303 | Apr 17, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling. Vents and tiles soiled with grease like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust on the servers cooler on the lid and front.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing by smoker oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with smoke and grease like substance in the kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket, operator moved mop.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the interior of the ice machine bin chute.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table in the servers area and the order pickup area with rust on the inside top and front.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around on the cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored between the two prep tables on the cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop for serving coleslaw stored with the handle in contact with the slaw.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substances on the walk in freezer door frame.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with smoke and greasy substance in the kitchen.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese on the cook line at 55F operator moved to heat up on the stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with foos debris.
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/ Observed 5 employees working no CFM PRESENT
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior bin of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator could not locate copy of current license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves on cutting boards on the cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food with a bracelet, and another wearing a watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of the kitchen and on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the cook line and walk in cooler soiled with food residue.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to the smoker and on the cook line.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around the perimeter of the kitchen where the cove moulding meets the floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing next to the dishwasher and cracked along the back wall in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris/grease like substance around smoking area ovens and on the cookline.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust like substance on ceiling tile vents near 3 compartment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.
Feb 12, 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
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing to the left of the 3 compartment sink in the warewashing area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed front of dumpster rusted thru.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees serving food wearing multiple bracelets on their arms.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic pitcher handle in contact with barbecue sauce in bulk dispensing bin.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler units.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch cell phone, not change gloves, informed employee of proper hand washing techniques when handling person items or changing tasks.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser next to dish machine no working properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance in ice machine bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in cooler doors.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above prep table next to 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Educated employee they could not keep their cell phone on the line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cookline not wearing hair protection.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of corn stored in walk in cooler on the floor,and case of bread on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved bread and corn to shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on door and door frame in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of water pitcher in contact with baked beans in a closed container in the walk in cooler. Operator removed pitcher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.
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.