China Maxim

241 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135

Chinese

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited China Maxim three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for China Maxim dates to Jul 17, 2023.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Brighton average 88, so China Maxim trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection a small dog was observed in the kitchen area. Per the PIC it was determined the dog belongs to the owner who was not on site. The PIC contacted the owner and via a phone conversation he will come pick up the dog

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is using cardboard in an unused fryolator for draining of foods after frying- Discontinue

590.004/4-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils noted in numerous areas of the establishmnt. Areas include but not limited to: Interiors and exteriors of refrigeration units including handles Floor of walkin freezer Shelving below prep tables Exteriors and tops f bulk food containers Interior of lift top refrigeration Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Scoops in bulk food containers stored with handles touching product- Store with handles up In use utensils stored in stagnat water- Discontinue

590.003/3-304.12-C

Dec 19, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling cooked foods at front cookline with bare hands- Reviewed

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple products stored in containers in ambient temperatures: Cooked chicken fingers 65F Cooked Rice 64F Garlic/oil 78F Per the PIC products were taken from temperature control less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Placed in refrigeration at 39F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)

Inspector notes: Per an interviiew with the PIC at the time of the inspection chicken wings are being partially cooked and held at the fryolaters to finish cooking for service. Reviewed the process with the PIC to fully cook the product and then properly cool and cold hold or hot hold at 135F or above. Product was at 71F at the time of the inspection. Per the PIC the product was cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Removed and placed in refrigeration at 39F

590.003/3-401.14-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice scoop sored in stagnant water- Discontinue

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is using cardboard on the floor of the walkin and on shelving- Remove

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jun 13, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Maxim last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Maxim on file is from Jul 17, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Maxim?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Maxim.

How does China Maxim compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

China Maxim most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has China Maxim's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Maxim have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Maxim means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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