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CHINA MAX

Based on 8 health inspections, CHINA MAX in FORT MYERS has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10896446

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulation of grease at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Make Table. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at multiple Reach in Freezers. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at soda fountain ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation in the interior of oven.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at frontline handwash sink.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled door frame at Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table next to Walk in Cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by Hot Holding Unit at kitchen. Operator removed the Hot Holding Unit to allow clear access to the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the incorrect date for the expiration of foodhandler training certificates. Operator completed the documentation of the correct date. Corrected On-Site

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10803102

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed torn gaskets at Make Table. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls as soiled in walk in cooler around door frame. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed soiled door frame at Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**

3/19/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8858661

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks above reach in cooler across from stoves. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by water heater. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls as soiled in walk in cooler around door frame. Warning
  • 53A-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/ Warning

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8859712

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on grill handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8858214

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on grill handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**

8/13/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8764235

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used as scoop in bulk rice bin. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink stored above bulk foods in storage area. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on grill handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Warning
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean dishes on dish shelf above rice maker in kitchen. Operator moved items to 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live cockroach on gasket of white stand up reach in freezer. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

3/6/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8517680

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic container used as scoop in sugar bin. Observed operator remove container. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Walk-in cooler fan cover with buildup of mold-like substance.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooks line.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pot in sugar bin with handle buried in sugar. Operator removed pot. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple food storage containers in walking and at back prep table with heavily soiled exteriors. Repeat 10-4-23
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over case of unwashed produce in Walk-in cooler.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinated chicken in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

10/4/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8508496

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 unopened bottled beverages and 6 unopened cans of soda in drink ice at soda machine.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container with duct tape used to reap air it in reach in cooler on cook line containing broccoli.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple food containers in walk in cooler as soiled.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed front line employee begin work, placing pans of food in hot line without washing hands.
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 unopened bottled beverages and 6 unopened cans of soda in drink ice at soda machine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.