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CHINA MAX

901 US 27 N #18, SEBRING, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service

Inspection summary

CHINA MAX has been inspected 2 times by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants since July 21, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2026. For example: Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on July 21, 2026. For example: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 21, 2026. For example: No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals, outer openings protected from insects/pests, rodent proof

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2026. For example: Non-food contact surfaces clean

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2026. For example: Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention

About this data

These results come from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. Routine - Food

    5 infractions

    • 23: Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • 27: Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
      • Primary concern
    • 29: Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
      • Primary concern
    • 36: Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • 50: Current license properly displayed
      • Primary concern
  2. Routine - Food

    9 infractions

    • 12: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
      • Risk factor
    • 14: Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • 23: Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • 27: Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
      • Primary concern
    • 29: Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
      • Primary concern
    • 29: Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
      • Primary concern
    • 35: No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals, outer openings protected from insects/pests, rodent proof
      • Primary concern
    • 36: Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • 50: Current license properly displayed
      • Primary concern

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