Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CHINA MAX

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3692083
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13635891
DBPR license4602219

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator eat and then begin brushing sauce onto chicken without handwash. Stopped and educated, operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (55F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (62F – Cold Holding) in kitchen. The operator states has been out less than 1 hour and placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F – Hot Holding) in steam table in kitchen. Pan was in table with no water, educated operator and he placed water in steam table for proper heat transfer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and gloves in handwash sink in kitchen. The operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had all employees sign reporting agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating and drinking on the cook line.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food and drink on make table. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets damaged at make table on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator and the wiling cloth was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front counter used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.