RIB CITY

Name: RIB CITY
Address: 6830 SHOPPES AT PLANTATION DR, FORT MYERS, FL, 33912, US
Rating: 54.8

6830 SHOPPES AT PLANTATION DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33912

License #4606855

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

54.8 Grade F / 100

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February 18, 2026 · 14 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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RIB CITY in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 66 total violations — 17 critical, 20 major, 29 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bacon bits. Operator removed cups and replaced with ladle.
[36-34-5] 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.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[22-16-4] Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Educated operator on importance of cleaning shelving.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/flour bins.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed hoses.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[29-42-4] 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.
[16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink at end of cook line. Operator had employee fix.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in mens restroom.
[01B-02-5] 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
[03D-06-5] 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
[29-42-4] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[03D-15-4] 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.
[16-37-1] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored uncovered on front line.
[12A-16-4] 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.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flying insects around dishwashing area.
[12A-02-4] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03D-06-5] 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
[29-42-4] 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.
[03D-15-4] 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
[53A-03-7] 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.
[53A-05-6] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] 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
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen and dry storage.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor, 2 boxes pork on floor in walk-in freezer , operator moved to shelving.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03D-06-5] 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.
[29-42-4] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[03D-15-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drink service station in kitchen. Operator placed towels at the sink.
[11-26-1] 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.