CHINA MAX
459 BRANDON TOWN CENTER DR #FC1, Brandon FL 33511 · 609-903-0329
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches in light bulb packaging over prep table and prep sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025013977 | Feb 17, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2025005289 | Dec 17, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022018543 | Apr 6, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over milk cartons in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine solution tests at over 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 100ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by trash can. Operator moved can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris observed in front counter hand sink.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls and cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food boxes and bag of ice on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed all items on shelf
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator removed to dish.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk rice and cornstarch. Operator placed correctly
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed inside secondary bucket.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over milk cartons and half and half cases in walk in cooler. Raw shrimp stored over raw broccoli in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by trash can, and steel wool observed in same hand sink. Operator removed steel wool and moved trash can. Sponge observed in front counter hand sink. Manager removed sponge
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler observed with no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup being used to dip sauce into portion cups. Operator replaced with ladle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of flip top cooler at cookline. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor near back door. Bags of ice and case of chicken gyoza stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop observed stored on top of ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, raw shrimp, raw broccoli, cooked potatoes, sliced carrots observed not covered in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 50ppm.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee beverage observed inside pan of sliced peppers and onions in flip top cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked. Observed operator placed empty bucket,dates on all items.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with food items on shelf by walk in cooler. Cell phones on top of flip top cooler.. Operator removed all items.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on walk in cooler door
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor near back door. Operator placed empty bucket on bottom. Bagged ice on floor in walk in cooler. Observed employee place on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in room temperature standing water at end of steam table. Operator removed spoon and discarded water.
Insect control device installed over food storage area. Operator placed on floor.
Stored food not covered. Sliced onions and carrots, container of soy eggs not covered in walk in cooler. Operator placed covers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at steam table shelf. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of soy sauce for self served not labeled. Bulk sauces at cookline not labeled. Operator placed labels on all items.
Feb 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Stored food not covered. Chicken in tubs in walk in cooler
Feb 18, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects observed under 3 compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Stored food not covered. Chicken in tubs in walk in cooler
Feb 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash serving spoon at 3 compartment sink without sanitizing, returned to front counter with the spoon.
Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects observed under 3 compartment sink.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 observed on floor under shelving near back door. 10 observed on soda syrup boxes on rack. 1 observed on floor under soda syrup rack 12 observed on floor under bulk sugar and flour. 1 observed on top of bulk sugar container 2 observed on top of bulk MSG container. 4 observed on floor near grease trap 2 observed on floor behind prep table at end of cookline 1 observed on floor at end of steam table at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and soft drinks poured into hand sink at front counter..
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce on floor near back door and in walk in cooler. Containers of marinading chicken and beef, bag of onions, case of cream on floor in walk in cooler.
Insects breeding in standing water. Approximately 10 fly larvae observed in standing water in grout line under 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Chicken in tubs in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple cases of unwashed produce stored over ready to eat food items in walk in cooler.
Dec 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Dec 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Food preparation table has buildup of old food debris.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in back kitchen area. 2 fly larvae in back kitchen area. 1 fly inside cooked potatoes.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches in light bulb packaging over prep table and prep sink.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement inside electrical box by dry storage. 1 roach egg casing on prep sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings underneath bag of rice in dry storage. 1 by CO2 tank
Rodent chew marks present. On bag of jasmine rice
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rodent chew marks on bag of rice in dry storage. 1 live fly inside cooked potatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef cold holding 48F,raw shrimp 52F. Items placed inside walk in freezer at 3:02. Re-temperature raw beef 38F,raw shrimp 40F. At 3:54.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- Bourbon chicken 83-89F Front line- sweet and sour chicken 91-168F, cooked vegetables 112F, cooked plantains 107-147F discussed better methods
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back line blocked by trash can- moved
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,cooked noodles, has no dates inside walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets- inverted
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches underneath grease trap. 1 dead roach underneath bulk containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Employee discarded drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweatshirt and bag on top of sauces and canned goods
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled inside walk in cooler. Wall soiled. By prep table on back line
Food stored on floor. Half and half, cabbage,frying grease,soy sauce,stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Cooked chicken on floor under prep table- moved off floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease, exterior bulk food containers, grease build up exterior cook line equipment
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in back kitchen area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut in half used as scoop- discussed with operator
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.p Chicken thawing in standing water. Chef placed chicken inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing wiping cloth in handsink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cut broccoli stored in a cardboard box on cookline
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies landing on prep table and clean dishes in back kitchen
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cut broccoli stored in a cardboard box on cookline
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over walk way in back kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container chicken store on floor on cookline Corrected observed employee place on shelf
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.