China Max
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, China Max has eight inspections in the public record. China Max was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which China Max's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Can of raid with vinegar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sauce spoon. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cart to left of fryer. -Sauce warmers. -Exterior of fryer. -Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -To left of fryer. **Warning**
14-20-4
58
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot or cold water at rear hand sink. Manager turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rust on shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -On rack left of fryers.
14-20-4
52
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 52f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Large rubber gloves in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead below oven.
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -On metal shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Beef in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -On speed rack to left of fryer.
14-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed rack by fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In front of ice machine.
36-17-5
52
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over Eggrolls. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Under three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rust on metal shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Drain pipe busted off handsink.
29-08-4
61
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 60f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Eggrolls stored in cardboard chicken boxes.
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers.
36-27-5
47
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On speed rack by fryer.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryer.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Max last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Max on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Max?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Max.
How does China Max compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
China Max most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has China Max's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Max have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Max means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Max inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Max is inspected around two times per year on average.
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