Fort Myers, Lee County

CHINA MAX

4125 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1115, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
15
3 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-05-4

Detail 24542468

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24542464

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24542462

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24542463

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and gloves in handwash sink in kitchen. The operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24542467

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. Operator had all employees sign reporting agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24542469

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 24542460

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24542461

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-02-4

Detail 24542471

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating and drinking on the cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 24542472

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24542466

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets damaged at make table on cook line Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24542470

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 24542465

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator and the wiling cloth was removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24542473

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at front counter used by food employees. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24542474

Basic - 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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 24382435

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

Detail 24382430

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

Detail 24382429

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

Detail 24382433

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

36-34-5

Detail 24382426

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

Detail 24382432

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Make Table. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24382436

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

Detail 24382431

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

Detail 24382434

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation in the interior of oven.

31B-04-4

Detail 24382427

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at frontline handwash sink.

36-27-5

Detail 24382428

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled door frame at Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 24381899

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

Detail 24381897

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

Detail 24381898

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

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 23644358

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23644360

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

Detail 23644356

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23644361

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

Detail 23644359

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23644357

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls as soiled in walk in cooler around door frame. Warning

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-20-4

Detail 23338094

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

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23065131

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

Detail 23065129

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

10-20-4

Detail 23065130

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

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 23061189

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

Detail 23061195

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

Detail 23061193

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

Detail 23061188

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

14-01-5

Detail 23061192

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

Detail 23061190

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

Detail 23061194

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

Detail 23061191

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

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 22700196

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

Detail 22700199

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

Detail 22700203

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.

14-01-5

Detail 22700197

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

Detail 22700198

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

Detail 22700200

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooks line.

10-01-5

Detail 22700194

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

Detail 22700201

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

Detail 22700202

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 22700195

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-16-4

Detail 22338985

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

Detail 22338991

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

Detail 22338988

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

12B-14-4

Detail 22338989

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

Detail 22338992

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

Detail 22338990

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22338986

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

Detail 22338987

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