CHINA MAX
10401 US HWY 441 #80, Leesburg FL 34788 · 4702696244
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cart to left of fryer. -Sauce warmers. -Exterior of fryer. -Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -To left of fryer.
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Can of raid with vinegar.
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/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Sauce spoon.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -White cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cart to left of fryer. -Sauce warmers. -Exterior of fryer. -Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -To left of fryer.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rust on shield.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -On rack left of fryers.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Large rubber gloves in hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -On metal shield.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead below oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In front of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed rack by fryer.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -On speed rack to left of fryer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Beef in standing water.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over spring rolls in reach in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Exterior of fryers. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Drain pipe busted off handsink in rear kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelving.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -To left of fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind cookline.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Three compartment sink.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over Eggrolls.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Under three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Rust on metal shield.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -By ice machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Drain pipe busted off handsink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Eggrolls stored in cardboard chicken boxes.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers.
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.