RIB CITY
5781 LEE BLVD , UNIT 201/202, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971
License #4606674
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →RIB CITY in LEHIGH ACRES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-09-4] 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.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid on shared plaza dumpster.
- [03B-01-6] 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 .
- [31A-11-4] 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.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
What do locals think?
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RIB CITY has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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