China Max, 1441 Tamiami Trl #615, Port Charlotte, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA MAX
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1441 Tamiami Trl #615, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
License #: 1801450
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Cookline.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs stored over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Cookline.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not functioning at time of inspection.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Prep area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler rack soiled with encrusted food debris. Small chicken rack.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoop
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. storage area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. cookline. For reporting purposes only.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. prep area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. dry food rack. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. prep area
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour, sugar, spices
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan unit in walk in cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with food residue build-up. cookline cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatoes in walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. cookline cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. roof leaking water in front of ice machine
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. employee scooping ice with cup
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cooks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over broccoli in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sauce on cookline
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. watches
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dry foods storage room
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bbq sauce
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. employee washed then rinsed utensil but failed to sanitize. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dry foods storage room
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bulk fd containers
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. light fixtures in wakkin coolers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. in storage rm
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • ceiling soiled with grease. above line. mgr tohave completed 11.02.2009
10/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 01A-11-1 Food prepared in a private home.8 bottles of ball home sealed containers in store room operator claims for private use removed to caf
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. slid door arwa window to walkin coolef
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found2 live roaches in fd warmer
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. junction wall floor unclean
  • Violation: 37-16-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. in line area
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Food prepared in a private home.8 bottles of ball home sealed containers in store room operator claims for private use removed to caf
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. slid door arwa window to walkin coolef
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found2 live roaches in fd warmer
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. junction wall floor unclean
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. in line area
10/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2dr sand bx Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. broken cracke 2 dr mccall Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with blk mold like marks and/or soil deposits heavily groved cutting boards.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.gaskets 2dr sand bx
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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