Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
1242 Sw Pine Island Rd #55-56, Cape Coral, FL 33991Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral has accumulated 295 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation (24 instances), hand and arm washing procedures (19), and employee health policy (18). Inspections from 2020 through early 2026 show consistent compliance patterns with occasional high-priority citations, including a Warning Issued in February 2022 followed by a complied callback.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
10.9
violations / inspection
10.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral had?
- Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral find?
- Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Chens China Bistro in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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