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DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

7921 DANI DR, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239-237-1155

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2026

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4608037
Grade history
FEB 26
JUL 26
Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) on cook line, the manager discarded the chicken.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Multiple floor areas covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, chlorine 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw (58F - Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen. The manager placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) on cook line, the manager discarded the chicken.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The manager replaced the paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Multiple floor areas covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.