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WOW CHICKEN

Health inspection records show WOW CHICKEN in FORT MYERS has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1140

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13597422

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10938513

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 35A-03-4: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: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:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside cabinet underneath soda machine. Operator swept inside cabinet. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front service reach in cooler. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Warning
  • 08A-05-6: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: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: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: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:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed soap handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4: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

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10777256

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10776153

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-03-7: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**

2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8883938

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed tongs stored 2 dead roaches in stick trap by grease trap. Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed ice buildup floor as soiled in area under 3 compartment sink near grease trap. Warning
  • 03A-02-5: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: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

9/9/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8775233

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 14-86-1: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:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8533753

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8533246

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8374439

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6: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: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: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