Rib City in Cape Coral
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80 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33991Rib City in Cape Coral has logged 31 inspections and 225 violations since records begin, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection — nearly 40 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines. High-priority violations have been persistent across recent inspections: employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 6 of the last 7, food contact surface violations in 4 of the last 6, and management awareness violations in 4 inspections within the past 18 months. A December 8, 2025 routine inspection documented 21 violations including 2 high-priority findings for employee health reporting and food contact surfaces, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 cited 6 violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rib City in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Rib City in Cape Coral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026005961 | $400.00 | Dec 8, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025062405 | $360.00 | Jul 29, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Rib City in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Rib City in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rib City in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Rib City in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Rib City in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rib City in Cape Coral are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Rib City in Cape Coral had?
- Rib City in Cape Coral has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rib City in Cape Coral find?
- Rib City in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Rib City in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Rib City in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Rib City in Cape Coral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rib City in Cape Coral has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has Rib City in Cape Coral been fined?
- Rib City in Cape Coral has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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