Adams Rib CO
2109 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103428
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Aug 11 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 5 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 11, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. 1 can of beans dented.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 1 fly on exterior peel of banana above microwave in kitchen and 1 flying around smoker in kitchen.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees either expired or no proof for employees.
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bulk container behind front counter no label, employee labeled sugar.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Small no handle cup in sauce in front counter reach in cooler, employee removed cup.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
-Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line melted/warped, operator replaced board. -Walk in cooler racks rusted has pitted the surface.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Paint chipping off of wall in back dry storage.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
2 cracked light shields on cooks line/prep area.
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door in kitchen in recharge zone.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.