CHINA MAX

Name: CHINA MAX
Address: 4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 59.4

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4602219

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59.4 Grade F / 100

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CHINA MAX in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.4 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, DBPR recorded 37 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 33 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator and the wiling cloth was removed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and gloves in handwash sink in kitchen. The operator 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.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating and drinking on the cook line.
[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.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (62F - Cold Holding) in kitchen. The operator states has been out less than 1 hour and placed back in walk in cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets damaged at make table on cook line
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front counter used by food employees.
[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.
[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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
[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.
[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.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at frontline handwash sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair, observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.
[31A-09-4] 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.
[53B-10-4] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulation of grease at kitchen.
[22-02-4] 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.
[10-08-5] 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.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation in the interior of oven.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by water heater.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls as soiled in walk in cooler around door frame.

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