China Max
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
52
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at China Max stretching back to 2022. China Max was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 18 violations before that.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sebring restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
27-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen, the middle door the gaskets are torn and taped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand sink that is in the kitchen, has become separated from the wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the reach in cooler in kitchen, gaskets are soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer located next to baking powder on the shelve in dry storage area, and one can of WD-40 stored next to cooking vinegar by the grill, operator removed. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There is only one employee Iulan Jiang expired 1/12/25. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans that were not inverted properly on a shelve, located in kitchen, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans on prep area shelf still wet from being washed and air drying incorrectly. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen, the middle door the gaskets are torn and taped. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand sink that is in the kitchen, has become separated from the wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the handle of the grill, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the reach in cooler in kitchen, gaskets are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop near the mop sink not air drying correctly. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer has ice build up in it, located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Provided information in Chinese and operator will review per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will take course, per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will clean per Person translating over cell phone.. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will clean: per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will remove :per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Operator will lable per Person translating over cell phone. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep table and one live roach on shelf near cook line. Observed live roach behind shelf in dish area. Observed live roach in between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Observed one roach on side of reach in freezer, observed one roach in the ice machine at front counter, one roach on floor in kitchen and two roaches on the wall in the kitchen area, operator terminated. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, cannot dispense towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of yellow chemical hanging on shelf, no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks unsecured in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans wet on the prep table by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
37
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of dermoplast next to spices on the water heater. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching walk in cooler door, handle chemical strips and bleach and then cook orders, with out washing hands, educated daughter on phone why operator needs to wash hands and wear gloves, operator washed hands and then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed chicken in containers, lined with take out menu papers, in the reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green bags with Rangoon in them in reach in freezer in kitchen, that are not food grade bags, explained to operators daughter. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat duck sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep table and one live roach on shelf near cook line. Observed live roach behind shelf in dish area. Observed live roach in between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 20 roach droppings on shelf on the cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a dead roach in container of sugar. Operator discarded. Observed one pan of 24 Rangoon in a non food green bag, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed operator no employment agreements, printed and had signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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/ Fatian Ou 2/14/2024- expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, cannot dispense towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of yellow chemical hanging on shelf, no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four grey containers stored on shelves in the kitchen, metal cans and bowls to scoop food were in them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles and doors have residue on them in the prep area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tanks unsecured in kitchen area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separated from the wall in the kitchen area by the small hallway. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches, under prep table area in kitchen. Observed in reach in cooler that is being used for storage six dead roaches. Observed a dead roach in container of sugar. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf above prep area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two stacks of pans wet on the prep table by cook line. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen the bottom is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the cook line and prep tables is soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallons of soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed one gallon of soy sauce on the floor next to cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen is separating from wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the reach in freezer, in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the handle of the oven door. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside and outside of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no garbage can at handwashing sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the bucket by the mop sink, not air drying properly. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in kitchen area not labeled on the outside. **Warning**
02D-01-5
7
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of red liquid at warewash area. No label.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used to dispense rice at bulk rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed handsink pulled away from damaged wall at kitchen. Wall at walkway to front counter damaged with water damage and drywall busted.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment has no sanitizer on site. Operator went to store and purchased sanitizer during inspection. Chlorine Bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle on bulk sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-47-4
74
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of crab Rangoon stored on top of chicken at reach in freezer. Operator segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.found crock pot at 80F for rice spoon. Operator had not turned on. Spoon and water still clean/ unused.. Operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over cooked foods in reach in cooler. Operator removed to vegetable cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Max last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Max on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Max?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Max.
How does China Max compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
China Max most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has China Max's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Max have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Max means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Max inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Max is inspected around three times per year on average.
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