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Licensee
Name: CHINA MAX License Number: NOS6214163
Rank: Non-Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2021
Primary Status: Closed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 27001 US 19 N #2092
CLEARWATER, FL 33761

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Complaint Full 05/04/2017 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
23-15-4    Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Back kitchen
14-01-4    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk container of dry rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-06-4    Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surfaces of bulk containers at back cook one area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4    Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back kitchen hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-44-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food ( oils) stored on floor in kitchen. Back kitchen
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food( containers of sauce) stored on floor in walk-in cooler
24-05-4    Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-4    Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Next to containers of vinegar in back kitchen area
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front line
12B-02-4    Basic - Employees eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Front line and at cook line Discussed with employees not to eat in food prep areas and to designate a proper location to eat **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stacked above reach in cooler in back kitchen
23-22-4    Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
23-03-4    Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryers and inside cooking equipment under woks
36-14-4    Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4    Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Back kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-43-4    Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. In dry storage area - discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-14-4    Basic - Stored food ( open containers of won tons ) not covered in walk-in freezer.
08B-13-4    Basic - Stored food( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4    Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food( cut clean broccoli ) in walk in cooler
23-10-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
36-72-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4    Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front line **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4    Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Knife sharpener on shelf in dish washing area
12A-05-4    High Priority - Employee ate then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Proceeded to put gloves on , cut raw chicken - discussed proper hand washing prior to food prep and prior to putting gloves on with employee - employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-4    High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By rice cooker at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-09-4    High Priority - Raw animal food ( shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat( clean cut broccoli ) food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-11-4    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical( cleaner ) stored by or with single-service items.( package of plates and forks ) under steam table at front line and bleach stored next to sugar in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-4    Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Back kitchen
31A-02-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by cart in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-5    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. CFM showed up at end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5    Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
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