Rib City
10431 Corkscrew Commons Dr, Estero, FL 33928 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606459
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 complaint inspection3 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 27), 7 basic (5 repeats)-21
- Emergency closure on Oct 27, reopened Oct 27Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score59
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed rust on the walk in and reach in service coolers.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup on the floor in the walk in freezer.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls soiled by the smoker oven.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the kitchen.
More time given
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed approximately 15 small rodent droppings around the dishwasher and the 3 compartment sink. operator cleaned up rodent droppings during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
Observed rodent bait not in covered bait station. operator called pest control company.
Fixed on the spot
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment.
Observed white tracking powder on the floor operator stated the pest control company placed it there, in the servers station behind a cabinet. operator called pest control company.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed employee beverage in reach in salad glass cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed both service station make tables rusted.
Repeat violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler, and reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on the cook line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls soiled by smoker oven.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
A91Routine inspection6 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed rust on the servers cooler on the lid and front.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed floor tiles missing by smoker oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls soiled with smoke and grease like substance in the kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling. Vents and tiles soiled with grease like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket, operator moved mop.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.