Fort Myers, Lee County

WOW CHICKEN

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1140, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 17, 2025
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 15

22-45-4

Detail 24255103

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24255094

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24255098

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24255099

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 24255093

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24255091

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24255095

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed soap handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24255101

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24255104

Intermediate - 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. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24255102

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24255092

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches inside cabinet underneath soda machine. Educated operator on cleaning daily. Operator swept and discarded dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24255090

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24255097

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside cabinet underneath soda machine. Operator swept inside cabinet. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24255100

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24255096

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front service reach in cooler. Warning

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23545028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23541901

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23541898

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23541899

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed tongs stored 2 dead roaches in stick trap by grease trap. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 23541900

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed ice buildup floor as soiled in area under 3 compartment sink near grease trap. Warning

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

14-86-1

Detail 23129503

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23129502

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22386141

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22386140

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22386143

Intermediate - 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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22386142

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21855231

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21855233

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dicer on prep table.

11-26-1

Detail 21855232

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 18, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.