Rib City in Lehigh Acres
Last inspected:
5781 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971Rib City in Lehigh Acres has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 119 violations—averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A high-priority violation for improper chemical storage (sanitizer spray bottle stored above food items in the prep area) was documented on December 8, 2025 and marked as a repeat violation; the employee corrected it during the inspection. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures or disciplinary actions on record. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 is pending full documentation; prior recent inspections on December 8, 2025 and November 5, 2025 were completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rib City in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Rib City in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024025114 | $160.00 | Mar 22, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Rib City in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Rib City in Lehigh Acres: FDACS Inspection History (5)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Good Retail Practice Violations
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Rib City in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rib City in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Rib City in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rib City in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rib City in Lehigh Acres are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Rib City in Lehigh Acres had?
- Rib City in Lehigh Acres has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rib City in Lehigh Acres find?
- Rib City in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rib City in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- No, Rib City in Lehigh Acres has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- Has Rib City in Lehigh Acres faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rib City in Lehigh Acres has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Rib City in Lehigh Acres been fined?
- Rib City in Lehigh Acres has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Rib City in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Rib City in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Rib City in Lehigh Acres had?
- Rib City in Lehigh Acres has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rib City in Lehigh Acres find?
- Rib City in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Rib City in Lehigh Acres had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Rib City in Lehigh Acres has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Rib City in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rib City in Lehigh Acres are: 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.
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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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