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 dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3460814
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8768773
DBPR license3800752

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 17, 2024 3:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 19, 2024 10:20 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#19High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of dermoplast next to spices on the water heater. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching walk in cooler door, handle chemical strips and bleach and then cook orders, with out washing hands, educated daughter on phone why operator needs to wash hands and wear gloves, operator washed hands and then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed chicken in containers, lined with take out menu papers, in the reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green bags with Rangoon in them in reach in freezer in kitchen, that are not food grade bags, explained to operators daughter. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat duck sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#24High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep table and one live roach on shelf near cook line. Observed live roach behind shelf in dish area. Observed live roach in between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 20 roach droppings on shelf on the cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a dead roach in container of sugar. Operator discarded. Observed one pan of 24 Rangoon in a non food green bag, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#27Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed operator no employment agreements, printed and had signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#28Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, cannot dispense towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#31Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of yellow chemical hanging on shelf, no label. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 18

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four grey containers stored on shelves in the kitchen, metal cans and bowls to scoop food were in them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks unsecured in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches, under prep table area in kitchen. Observed in reach in cooler that is being used for storage six dead roaches. Observed a dead roach in container of sugar. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf above prep area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans wet on the prep table by cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallons of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed one gallon of soy sauce on the floor next to cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the handle of the oven door. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside and outside of microwave soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no garbage can at handwashing sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the bucket by the mop sink, not air drying properly. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 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
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.