🪰514,879 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

CHINA MAX

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4602219

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68.4 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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CHINA MAX in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 16 minor.

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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100%
Imported observations
26
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [11-26-1] 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. Operator had all employees sign reporting agreement during inspection.
  • [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator and the wiling cloth was removed.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and gloves in handwash sink in kitchen. The operator removed.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) in steam table in kitchen. Pan was in table with no water, educated operator and he placed water in steam table for proper heat transfer.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food and drink on make table. The operator removed the items.
  • [12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator eat and then begin brushing sauce onto chicken without handwash. Stopped and educated, operator washed hands.
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