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CHINA MAX

777 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321.452.3971

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1503453
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line tofu (49F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015016288Apr 6, 2015Jun 16, 2015$600

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters for ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bowl in handwashing sink on cook line, operator removed bowl.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles not labeled. Operator labeled them
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling on front counter is damaged
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board is scored
Basic/14-09-4
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine does not have date of last service
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Top shelf over make line is soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line tofu (49F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw shrimp stored in container over sauce. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.