North Fort Myers, Lee County

RIB CITY

13181 N CLEVELAND AVE UNIT C, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Apr 8, 2026
City
North Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24500769

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade. Operator placed in dish area to clean. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 24500771

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from ice machine in prep kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 24500770

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on counter at expo and on cook line. Operator put in sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 24099654

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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. Operator printed sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24099653

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine. Operator sanitized bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24099656

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in bacon bits on cook's line. Operator replaced with ladle. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24099655

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler with buildup of dust and debris. Operator cleaned covers. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24099652

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator printed and hung sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 24099650

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean stainless steel iced tea spoons stored upright on server station by iced tea brewer. Operator inverted spoons. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24099651

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered over iced tea machines on server station. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-16-4

Detail 23379763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23379762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler holding desserts in wait station area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Time Extended

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23377056

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. Observed dishwasher sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator replaced empty sanitizer and chlorine now reads 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23377061

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken nuggets (50F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked St Louis Ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook's line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23377063

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken nuggets (50F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked St Louis Ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork sausage (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler on cook's line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23377062

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee holding raw portioned chicken inside hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23377059

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice tea machine. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23377055

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine bin. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23377058

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekins used as scoops in salad dressing at salad make table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23377057

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23377054

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters with fresh coffee grounds in a metal container uncovered by coffee machine. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23377060

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler holding desserts in wait station area. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 23272564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans hot holding at 121F on Wait station. Operator increased holding temp, now 165F. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23272563

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

14-01-5

Detail 23272565

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic To go ramekins used as scoops or ladles in salad dressing at wait station.

36-34-5

Detail 23272561

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and debris on fan covers in walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 23272560

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at wait station make table stained and deep grooves. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23272562

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler across from dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 22678011

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22678007

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22678016

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

53B-09-4

Detail 22678008

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

22-20-5

Detail 22678009

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

16-21-4

Detail 22678015

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 22678012

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-09-4

Detail 22678013

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at wait station Make Table.

12B-07-4

Detail 22678006

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees Dunkin Donuts ice coffee beverage in a cup with straw above glass cups at wait station Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.

33-20-4

Detail 22678014

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

31B-04-4

Detail 22678005

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed a new handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22678010

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at wait station Reach in Cooler.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 22312451

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans of ketchup in dry storage area with dented rims. Operator voluntarily discarded cans during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22312452

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning agent in spray bottle stored next to mustard bbq sauce by ice tea and beer taps. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22312454

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by manager office. Operator has service call to repair Air conditioning unit that is leaking from ceiling onto floor. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 22312455

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from expo line. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22312453

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal pans on shelf next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 22312450

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket in prep kitchen. Operator changed out empty container of sanitizer and sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 21923318

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed prep cook change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21923312

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21923316

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade mounted on prep table.

31A-09-4

Detail 21923319

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty whisk in hand washing sink across from ice machine. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21923321

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21923314

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at dispenser in men's restroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 21923317

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter behind coffee machine date marked 08/31/2021.

13-03-4

Detail 21923313

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

35B-08-4

Detail 21923311

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed glue trap over prep table in prep kitchen.

38-01-4

Detail 21923315

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in prep kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 21923322

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink on expo line next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21923320

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on wire rack next to manager office. Repeat Violation

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21597169

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding) in two door reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator said items were on line for 3 hours. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. Operator called maintenance to service refrigeration unit. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21597171

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they are on order. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21597165

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid unlabeled at host stand.

22-20-5

Detail 21597164

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

13-03-4

Detail 21597168

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook's line with no hair restraint while preparing food.

24-08-4

Detail 21597170

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting plastic containers on wire rack across from ice machine.

35B-02-4

Detail 21597167

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table across from ice machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21597166

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign by hand washing sink next to coffee machines.

16-46-4

Detail 21597163

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 21597172

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 21001389

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine tablets on shelf above steam table next to cooks line.

12A-07-5

Detail 21001390

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21001381

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs held at room temperature 70F.

41-10-4

Detail 21001392

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on shelf above reach in cooler by fryers.

31A-11-4

Detail 21001393

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a prep sink across from ice machine.

16-37-1

Detail 21001383

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator couldn't locate test strips.

53B-14-5

Detail 21001384

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 21001379

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

14-01-5

Detail 21001387

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as a scoop in crumbled bacon on cooks line.

40-06-5

Detail 21001388

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 stainless steel table next to grill.

24-08-4

Detail 21001380

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers on wire shelf across from ice machine.

35B-02-4

Detail 21001386

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over prep table across from ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 21001385

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on bulk breadcrumbs bin.

33-16-4

Detail 21001382

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 21001394

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted on top shelf above draft beer cooler on server station.

21-12-4

Detail 21001391

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board on cooks line.

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20516165

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food encrusted on it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Time extended until next inspection. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20516164

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Hand washing sink by Hand washing sink next to ice tea station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Time extended until next inspection. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20516166

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Time extended until next inspection. Time Extended

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-02-5

Detail 20512677

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler product across from fryers out of temperature and operator said it all was stored in unit overnight. Ribs (45°F - Cold Holding); Hamburger (45°F - Cold Holding); Sliced Beef(44°F - Cold Holding) ; Raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); Swai (45°F - Cold Holding); Brisket (45°F - Cold Holding); Steak (45°F - Cold Holding); Ribeye (44°F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (45°F - Cold Holding) Operator volunteered to destroy product during inspection. Called maintenance for repair. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20512682

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler product across from fryers out of temperature and operator said it all was stored in unit overnight. Ribs (45°F - Cold Holding); Hamburger (45°F - Cold Holding); Sliced Beef(44°F - Cold Holding) ; Raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); Swai (45°F - Cold Holding); Brisket (45°F - Cold Holding); Steak (45°F - Cold Holding); Ribeye (44°F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (45°F - Cold Holding) Operator volunteered to destroy product during inspection. Called maintenance for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20512678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food encrusted on it. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20512679

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink was inaccessible due to being full of grill racks and a bucket. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20512676

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as scoop in bulk sugar bin next to office. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20512681

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Hand washing sink by Hand washing sink next to ice tea station. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20512680

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