Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA MAX

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2839902
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6724070
DBPR license3800752

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 13, 2018 3:14 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 14, 2018 8:43 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored next to food in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-04-4

High 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**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – 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**

Admin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed excess grease on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks next to reach in freezer not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 73°F. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.