RIB CITY

Name: RIB CITY
Address: 13181 N CLEVELAND AVE UNIT C, NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, 33903, US
Rating: 44.1

13181 N CLEVELAND AVE UNIT C, NORTH FORT MYERS, FL 33903

License #4605849

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

44.1 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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RIB CITY in NORTH FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 44.1 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 September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 9 critical, 10 major, 37 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 28, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on shelf above build table on cook line. Operator removed beverage.
[40-06-5] 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 build table on cook line. Observed 2 vape pens sitting on prep build table on cook line. Operator removed items.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bulk bins for brown sugar and other items with buildup of dirt and grease in back prep area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler holding raw chicken items on cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast and tenders in reach in cooler on cook line at 55F for 1 hour per Operator. Operator placed chicken in an ice bath. Raw chicken is kept in its own isolated reach in cooler, no other proteins. Rechecked temp prior to leaving. Raw chicken now at 40F in ice bath on cook line.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed CFM certificate expired for Ginger. No other CFM on site.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have the correct test strips for chlorine sanitizer on site.
[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/ Observed 4 employees food handling no CFM on site.
[53B-14-5] 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. Observed food handler training expired for Samantha and Matt on site at time of inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-01-5] 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.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[25-06-4] 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.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler holding desserts in wait station area.
[22-41-4] 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.
[01B-02-5] 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 cooks line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection.
[03A-02-5] 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 cooks line per Operator. Operator discarded items during inspection.
[31A-11-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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.