CHINA MAX
901 US 27 N #18 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep table and one live roach on shelf near cook line. Observed live roach behind shelf in dish area. Observed live roach in between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed one roach on side of reach in freezer, observed one roach in the ice machine at front counter, one roach on floor in kitchen and two roaches on the wall in the kitchen area, operator terminated. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, cannot dispense towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of yellow chemical hanging on shelf, no label. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks unsecured in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans wet on the prep table by cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.