Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

CHINA MAX

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3725537
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764030
DBPR license4602219

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over fresh ginger in walk in cooler. The operator relocated the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in dry storage area. Observed 1 live roach in reach in cooler across from cook line. Observed 1 live roach under prep sink. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. The operator states the door was left open by an employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored with food on shelf and over container of cooking oil. The operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31A-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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in trap in dry storage. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in trap near circuit breakers. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches near walk in cooler. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches under and around prep sink. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic31B-04-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple spices in metal containers on cook line not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.