Estero, Lee County

RIB CITY

10431 CORKSCREW COMMONS DR, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
9 Basic
Oct 21, 2025
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 24133262

Basic - 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.

36-34-5

Detail 24133260

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24133261

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table in the servers area and the order pickup area with rust on the inside top and front.

36-73-4

Detail 24133266

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around on the cook line. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24133258

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chef knife stored between the two prep tables on the cook line.

10-06-5

Detail 24133259

Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Detail 24133264

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substances on the walk in freezer door frame.

14-17-4

Detail 24133265

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust like substance. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24133263

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with smoke and greasy substance in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 23881540

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23881548

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with foos debris.

53A-05-6

Detail 23881543

Intermediate - 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

22-20-5

Detail 23881545

Basic - 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.

36-34-5

Detail 23881541

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23881539

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator could not locate copy of current license.

14-09-4

Detail 23881547

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves on cutting boards on the cook line.

13-07-4

Detail 23881538

Basic - 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.

13-03-4

Detail 23881542

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23881537

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of the kitchen and on the cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23881549

Basic - 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.

14-17-4

Detail 23881544

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23881546

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to the smoker and on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

13-03-4

Detail 23492300

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23492301

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around the perimeter of the kitchen where the cove moulding meets the floor.

36-17-5

Detail 23492298

Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Detail 23492299

Basic - 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.

14-17-4

Detail 23492297

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23492302

Basic - 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, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23029149

Basic - 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.

50-09-4

Detail 23029151

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 23029150

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.

23-03-4

Detail 23029148

Basic - 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, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-36-4

Detail 22636216

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing to the left of the 3 compartment sink in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation

33-12-4

Detail 22636217

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed front of dumpster rusted thru.

13-07-4

Detail 22636218

Basic - 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.

10-01-5

Detail 22636214

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22636215

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler units.

23-03-4

Detail 22636219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door gaskets. Repeat Violation

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-09-4

Detail 22268016

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 22268012

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser next to dish machine no working properly.

22-20-5

Detail 22268008

Basic - 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.

23-24-4

Detail 22268014

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets on walk in cooler and walk in cooler doors.

36-36-4

Detail 22268006

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above prep table next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22268010

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 22268007

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cookline not wearing hair protection. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22268013

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22268009

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on door and door frame in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22268015

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22268011

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-36-4

Detail 21855495

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing above prep sink next to office.

36-34-5

Detail 21855498

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed smoke and dust like buildup on ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21855499

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.

14-69-4

Detail 21855496

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler.

12B-13-4

Detail 21855497

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open Gatorade bottle in cooler next to soda station. Manager moved bottle. Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 21556191

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled in service area. Operator removed bottle from counter. *Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21556189

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed smoke like buildup on ceiling tiles.

36-17-5

Detail 21556193

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in smoker area.

36-62-4

Detail 21556192

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed ceiling light out above walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 21556190

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service portion control cups in cardboard box on floor in pick up area.

21-12-4

Detail 21556188

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel in cash register area not stored in sanitizer solution.

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 20650711

High Priority - 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. 0 ppm Chlorine Sanitizer in dishmachine

08A-05-6

Detail 20650708

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over buttermilk in walkin cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20650716

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 50°F next to cookline, ribs placed in walkin cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20650713

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored facing single service items Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20650710

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20650714

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20650712

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20650709

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar

21-12-4

Detail 20650715

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20386726

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 48°F etc in reachin cooler in server area, product moved to another cooler for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20386728

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-11-4

Detail 20386724

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, used as dump sink Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20386727

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

10-07-4

Detail 20386725

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 77°F , water removed Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20386723

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site