CHINA MAX

Name: CHINA MAX
Address: 4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 63.6

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4602219

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63.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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CHINA MAX in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 25 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 22 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. The operator states the door was left open by an employee.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets damaged at make table on cook line
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches near walk in cooler. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches under and around prep sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front counter used by food employees.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
[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.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.
[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.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
[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.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in dry storage area. Observed 1 live roach in reach in cooler across from cook line. Observed 1 live roach under prep sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple spices in metal containers on cook line not labeled.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front counter used by food employees.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. The operator states the door was left open by an employee.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over fresh ginger in walk in cooler. The operator relocated the eggs.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored with food on shelf and over container of cooking oil. The operator removed the item.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in trap in dry storage. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in trap near circuit breakers.

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