Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA MAX

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3395150
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8512461
DBPR license3800752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed glass door upright cooker (); chicken (44F – Cold Holding); eggrolls (46F – Cold Holding); chicken (44F – Cold Holding). Cooler iced up and no longer able to hold foods at 41F or colder. Operator just loading for lunch rush foods not in cooler for more than 45 minutes. Operator removed all to walk-in Cooke and will not use until able to cold hold foods at 41F or colder.

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on shelf hanging pointed toward clean dishes at storage rack for clean pans. Operator removed to chemical rack.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced with handled scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#3Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with no handle on knife rack.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:51 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
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.