Inspection Report

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

CHINA MAX

901 US 27 N #18 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3739413
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13777915
DBPR license3800752

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 21, 2026 2:43 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 22, 2026 9:21 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on the floor in the dry storage area, and approximately 4 rodent droppings in a box in the dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a can in a container of rice used as a scoop, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in the kitchen separated from the wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe is leaking under the hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.