WOW CHICKEN
4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1140, Fort Myers FL 33901
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to Operator.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at cook line. Operator switched containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice, water, and put lids on top foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans 126F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated beans on stove. Rechecked temperature at 165F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed soap handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water provided at front service handwashing sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches inside cabinet underneath soda machine. Educated operator on cleaning daily. Operator swept and discarded dead roaches.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside cabinet underneath soda machine. Operator swept inside cabinet.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front service reach in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler : garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ambient air (50F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to working cooler unit.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Dead roaches on premises. Observed tongs stored 2 dead roaches in stick trap by grease trap.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed ice buildup floor as soiled in area under 3 compartment sink near grease trap.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard used as a divider in single service utensils. Operator replaced with food grade liner.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in stainless steel reach in cooler in prep room. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to Operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to Operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved item for proper storage.
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.