CHEN'S CHINA BISTRO
1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 55-56 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw shrimp over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler. Emailed owner Proper Storage Form 5030-098. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved raw beef and raw shrimp into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling container In hand washing sink in prep area. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The manager placed soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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 in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in prep area. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:46 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.