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CHENS CHINA BISTRO

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD #55-56 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3452674
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8742501
DBPR license4606337

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-28-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority08A-05-6

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

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**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate41-17-4

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

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic13-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

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

#3Basic21-04-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.