CHINA MAX

Based on 6 health inspections, CHINA MAX in LADY LAKE has earned a 1.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

578 US 27;US 441
Florida, 32159
Spanish Springs
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13491585

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Over prep cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Front hand sink and rear hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/13/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10923437

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under rice cooker. Repeat Violation
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Plastic container cracked in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Box of medicine on prep cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw shrimp stored behind cooked beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Washed hands in three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear sink blocked by metal lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8820771

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of microwave. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 65f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in refrigerator to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Washed hands in three compartment sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Metal lid in hand sink. Corrected On-Site

7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8792039

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Cooked chicken in cardboard chicken boxes. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Shrimp in standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw pork over spring roll wrappers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork over carrots. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 46f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8459502

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cabbage container cracked. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 51f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Bucket in one handsink, metal lid in other. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8384860

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of starch. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked pork. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal lid in handsink. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site