Wow Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Wow Chicken stretching back to 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Wow Chicken is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed soap handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front service reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside cabinet underneath soda machine. Operator swept inside cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
25
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
53A-03-7
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
53A-03-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed tongs stored 2 dead roaches in stick trap by grease trap. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed ice buildup floor as soiled in area under 3 compartment sink near grease trap. **Warning**
36-10-4
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
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**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
67
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dicer on prep table.
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
74
Oct 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wow Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wow Chicken on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wow Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wow Chicken.
How does Wow Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Wow Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Wow Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wow Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wow Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wow Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wow Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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