CHENS CHINA BISTRO Health Score — Cape Coral, FL

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

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 2
Inspected 8/5/2026
Cape Coral avg 90 / 100
C
68 / 100
Fair

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

2 high-risk issues, 4 moderate issues, 6 minor issues found

Inspected August 5, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 2% of restaurants in Cape Coral. The city average ClearScore is 90 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
2
Moderate
4
Minor
6

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Moderate Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented

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Frequently Asked Questions

CHENS CHINA BISTRO received a ClearScore of 68/100 (Grade C) on its inspection on August 5, 2026. While it did not receive a failing grade, inspectors found 12 violations, including 2 high-risk issues. We recommend reviewing the full violation list before visiting.

Yes — CHENS CHINA BISTRO's inspection on August 5, 2026 noted pest-related violations, which inspectors classify as a serious concern. In total, 12 violations were recorded: 2 high-risk, 4 moderate, and 6 minor. Pest violations can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection cycle.

CHENS CHINA BISTRO was last inspected on August 5, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

CHENS CHINA BISTRO received a Grade C (ClearScore 68/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 2 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 12 violations at CHENS CHINA BISTRO: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. In use food dispensing utensils properly stored. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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