RIB CITY
6830 SHOPPES AT PLANTATION DR, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-275-6700
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flying insects around dishwashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024060961 | Aug 28, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2024028333 | Apr 11, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hoses.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted chicken 129F hot hold, roasted pork 125F hot hold less than 4 hours inside hot holding unit at cook line. Educated operator on reheating foods to 165F and hot holding at 135F. Operator turned up heat element.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. After splitter, end attached to red hose missing vacuum breaker. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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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 form.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink at end of cook line. Operator had employee fix.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator had employee to start cleaning ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bacon bits. Operator removed cups and replaced with ladle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen above indoor smoker. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Educated operator on importance of cleaning shelving.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/flour bins.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw shrimp over ready-to-eat cooked beef brisket in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. After splitter, end attached to red hose missing vacuum breaker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One by office chemical storage, one at front entrance to kitchen table, one under table by smoker. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents on front line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in back container above iced tea machine front line.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two on counter under pass through window.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip for dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle no label. Corrected on site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected on site employee donned cap
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked baked beans (45F - Ambient Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat 9/21/2023, 4/11/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked baked beans (45F - Ambient Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat 9/21/2023, 4/11/2024
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Three way splitter added, right side after splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked baked beans, in walk-in cooler observed cooling in large, deep containers, plastic, covered. Repeat 9/21/2023, 4/11/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher uses chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook line middle area reach-in cooler, cooked pork, cooked sausage, cooked beef cooked between one to two days ago per operator, no date marking. Operator labeled all foods.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered on front line.
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anastasia F Goldbacher 1/12/2019 is only present food manager, expired 1/12/2024.
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/ 3 servers, 2 cooks preparing food, no current certified food manager present.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered on front line.
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee ended building after removing trash and change gloves, no handwash, begin food prep in back of kitchen. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands before continuing work.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flying insects around dishwashing area.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands at front line of kitchen. Spoke with operator, operator washed hands proper before returning to work.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked baked beans (52F - ambient cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat 9/21/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked baked beans (52F - ambient cooling) overnight per operator. See stop sale. Repeat 9/21/2023
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Three way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Repeat 9/21/2023.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beans, cooked macaroni and cheese, raw chicken breasts in walk-in cooler observed cooling in large, deep containers, some plastic, some covered. Repeat 9/21/2023
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anastasia F Goldbacher 1/12/2019 is only present food manager, expired 1/12/2024.
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/ 3 servers, 2 cooks preparing food, no current certified food manager present.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered on front line.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Three way splitter added to mop sink, missing one vacuum breaker.
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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beans, cooked macaroni and cheese, raw chicken breasts in walk-in cooler observed cooling in large, deep containers, some plastic, some covered. Operator spread out and uncovered for proper cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drink service station in kitchen. Operator placed towels at the 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In walk-in cooler and bbq bins, round portion cups no handle. Repeat 1/13/2023
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen and dry storage.
Food stored on floor, 2 boxes pork on floor in walk-in freezer, operator moved to shelving.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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