Inspection Report

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WOW CHICKEN

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1140 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3638246
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10938513
DBPR license4607648

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-45-4

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

Warning
#8High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate12A-03-4

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

Warning
#12Intermediate16-37-1

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

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

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**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-12-5

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

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-16-4

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.