Cape Coral, Lee County

CHENS CHINA BISTRO

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD #55-56, Cape Coral, FL 33991

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
5 Intermediate
Jan 28, 2026
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24332838

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook lint solid.

53A-05-6

Detail 24332832

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24332839

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in coffee station.

03F-10-5

Detail 24332837

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time As Public Health Form for noodles, cut broccoli and cut leafy greens. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24332835

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spare ribs and chicken not date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 24332834

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

35B-01-4

Detail 24332836

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24332833

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23966207

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the ready to eat chicken to other side of walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23966214

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and spare ribs not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23966209

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-23-4

Detail 23966216

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-34-5

Detail 23966212

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 23966211

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23966215

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23966208

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

12B-13-4

Detail 23966210

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

32-17-4

Detail 23966213

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken women's and men's restroom doors.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 23585709

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (48F - Cold Holding) and cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. The owner is filling Time As Public Health Form. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 23585713

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Owner Time as Public Health Form for Noodles, Cut Leafy Greens and Broccoli. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23585720

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 23585719

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside dishwasher soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 23585718

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

08B-49-4

Detail 23585715

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personnel food in reach-in cooler across from cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 23585717

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23585710

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 23585714

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

10-20-4

Detail 23585712

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-01-5

Detail 23585711

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of chips. The operator removed the scooper from container of chips. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23585708

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can storage table under prep table is soiled with rust like surface.

06-01-5

Detail 23585716

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-28-4

Detail 23153431

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator in proper handwashing and not touching cloths while engaging in food preparation. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23153427

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wing over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The manager moved the raw chicken wings on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23153429

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by dishes in kitchen. The manager removed dirty dishes from inside handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23153434

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink beside storage rack. The manager placed soap at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23153430

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23153435

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The manager placed name on bottle of sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23153428

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23153432

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on floor in front prep area.

21-04-4

Detail 23153433

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-28-4

Detail 22751851

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator in proper handwashing and not touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22751854

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 22751852

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 22751856

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

13-03-4

Detail 22751855

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 22751849

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 22751850

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in kitchen.

10-08-5

Detail 22751848

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in prep station.

21-04-4

Detail 22751853

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.