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 dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3725537
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13877189
DBPR license4602219

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 Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Observed raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Observed approximately 4-6 dead roaches behind carbon dioxide tanks. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets damaged at make table on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front counter used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 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
1 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 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.