Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA MAX

459 BRANDON TOWN CENTER DR, SPACE FC1 · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3576407
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10746447
DBPR license3918710

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 17, 2025 1:38 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 18, 2025 1:34 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash serving spoon at 3 compartment sink without sanitizing, returned to front counter with the spoon.

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects observed under 3 compartment sink.

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 observed on floor under shelving near back door. 10 observed on soda syrup boxes on rack. 1 observed on floor under soda syrup rack 12 observed on floor under bulk sugar and flour. 1 observed on top of bulk sugar container 2 observed on top of bulk MSG container. 4 observed on floor near grease trap 2 observed on floor behind prep table at end of cookline 1 observed on floor at end of steam table at front counter.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and soft drinks poured into hand sink at front counter. .

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor near back door and in walk in cooler. Containers of marinading chicken and beef, bag of onions, case of cream on floor in walk in cooler.

#2Basic35A-12-4

Basic – Insects breeding in standing water. Approximately 10 fly larvae observed in standing water in grout line under 3 compartment sink.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken in tubs in walk in cooler

#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple cases of unwashed produce stored over ready to eat food items in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.