Fort Myers, Lee County

RIB CITY

5781 LEE BLVD , UNIT 201/202, Fort Myers, FL 33971

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24528522

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brisket 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned foods with ice. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24528525

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Green beans 127F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed green beans inside oven to reheat. Rechecked temperature 185F . Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24528524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24528528

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside handwash sink next to ice machine and observed cloth stored inside handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Operator removed ice scoop and cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24528527

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad prep station. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24528523

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

33-16-4

Detail 24528526

Basic - Open dumpster lid on shared plaza dumpster.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24325342

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over back prep table for garlic bread. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24325346

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left side cook line reach-in cooler under service window, hotdogs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked deli beef (54F - Cold Holding); after one hour per operator. Operator removed plastic cover blocking air from cooler fan, placed foods on ice and closed ajar door to cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24325343

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled pm back prep table by smoker. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24325348

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can, near smoker. Operator cleared. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24325347

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop in handwash sink at entrance to kitchen with ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24325341

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at entrance to kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 24325345

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents with dust on cook line, prep line. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24325340

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on front service stations. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24325344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on back, sides, under cook line cooking equipment.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23642503

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled in back of kitchen. Operator removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23642509

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwashing machine uses chlorine sanitizer, no chlorine test kit available.

36-34-5

Detail 23642504

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents above cook line. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23642510

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front service stations.

24-08-4

Detail 23642507

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area. Operator began separating to air dry properly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23642506

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine in kitchen, under cook line equipment, front line equipment. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23642508

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by back exit of kitchen.

10-06-5

Detail 23642505

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In hallway by smokers, scoop handle inside of barbecue sauce. In walk-in cooler scoop handles in baked beans and coleslaw, operator removed all scoops. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 23026836

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook remove gloves after handling raw chicken, don new gloves to change tasks, no handwash. Spoke with employee, employee properly washed hands before donning new gloves to return to work. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23026842

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23026839

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, on cook line and attacked service station. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23026838

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back kitchen on shelving across from dishwashing area, employee foods not separated from spices and other foods for restaurant.

24-08-4

Detail 23026840

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in dishwashing area.

36-73-4

Detail 23026837

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine, cook line equipment.

25-05-4

Detail 23026843

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered in dry storage racks, front server station by ice tea machine.. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 23026841

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 75ppm) at front service station and on cook line. Operator replaced buckets, quaternary 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22742936

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One bottle chemicals stored over bibb in box soda in prep area. One next to food tray liners on cook line. Operator removed the chemicals. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22742932

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/ 2 cooks, 3 servers, 1 host handling food, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 22742935

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

13-07-4

Detail 22742934

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 1 cook with watch.

36-24-5

Detail 22742937

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At back entrance to kitchen observed wall separating creating crack. Also cove molding throughout kitchen separating from wall, no longer able to clean in all areas.

29-08-4

Detail 22742933

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in drink service are cold water tap will not turn on.

25-05-4

Detail 22742931

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes single service utensils stored on floor in service area.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-03-4

Detail 22536042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dishwashing area and by walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time Extended

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22524796

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, Quaternary 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22524798

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter over ice: cooked pork ribs (63F - Cold Holding) for 4 and a half hours per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22524799

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter over ice: cooked pork ribs (63F - Cold Holding) for 4 and a half hours per operator. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22524803

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed in walk-in cooler, 20 gallon container of coleslaw ambient cooling, filled thick in covered plastic container. Spoke with operator about best cooling methods and provided cooling handout. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22524802

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/ 2 servers and 2 cooks handling food, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22524801

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front end of cook line. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22524795

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and surrounding tiles with accumulated of dust in kitchen and ware washing areas. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22524804

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dishwashing area and by walk-in cooler. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22524800

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed wiping cloth in direct contact with food on cook line, soiled from use as wiping cloth on cook line. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22524797

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in drink service station. Operator discarded liquid. Warning

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22126559

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); operator set up triple sink: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22126565

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked ready to eat brisket in front reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22126564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line ribs (70 F - Cold Holding) per operator ribs hand been out for two hours. Ribs were immediately placed into walk in to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22126562

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.

36-36-4

Detail 22126558

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above convection oven in back prep kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 22126563

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above convection oven in back prep kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 22126561

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Line cook wearing watch while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 22126560

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 21897008

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21897006

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21897014

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by step ladder. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21897010

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21897012

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21897015

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21897013

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21897016

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21897007

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense pasta. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21897009

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21897011

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. Warning

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 21699070

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves, no hand wash.

22-02-4

Detail 21699073

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with built up of food debris on blade.

31B-03-4

Detail 21699072

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed broken soap dispenser next to ice machine.

22-20-5

Detail 21699068

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine.

23-24-4

Detail 21699067

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris/ mold like substance on walk in cooler gasket.

36-34-5

Detail 21699069

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

13-03-4

Detail 21699071

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at prep table without hair restraint.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20527789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs next to cookline 72°F, ribs moved to reachin cooler. In reachin cooler across from cookline, ribs, pork, etc 45°F-50°F, product voluntarily discarded Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20527791

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food on cookline Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20527793

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times., blocked by box, box removed Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20527792

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20527788

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20527790

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

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20340015

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over washed potatoes Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20340020

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 72°F next to cookline. Ribs moved to reachin cooler for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20340019

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20340014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal shavings built up on can opener Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20340013

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handsink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20340016

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20340012

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20340018

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup used as scoop in bacon Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20340017

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

21-12-4

Detail 20340011

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