CHEN'S CHINA BISTRO
Southwest 4th Street
Cape Coral, Florida, 33991
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/23/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477126
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in prep area. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High 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-02-5:High 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
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling container In hand washing sink in prep area. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The manager placed soap at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-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 in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 8/10/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344849
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 51F.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf beside raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); pork (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved raw beef and pork into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty chlorine container in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The operator removed chlorine container. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-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 in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation