CHINA MAX
901 US 27 N #18 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored next to food in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 dry rodent droppings located under sugar bags at back door. Observed approximately 35 dry droppings under shelving in dry storage area. Observed 11 dry droppings behind hot water heater. Observed approximately 40 dry droppings under prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking of prepared foods in walk in cooler. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food safety trading for only employee of restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed excess grease on hood filters. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks next to reach in freezer not secured. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 73°F. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.