China Max
5300 S 76TH ST, Greendale, WI 53129 · Milwaukee County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Greendale Health Department
- License / ID
- MEBH-93TJDJ
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (414) 855-0888
- Official record
- Greendale Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
Inspections
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Mar 19, 2026 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 16, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding reheating and cooling.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
2DR M3 Turbo Air Cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - PROPER ADJUSTMENT
2DR M3 Turbo Air Cooler gaskets are not intact & tight.
Correction: Equipment components shall be kept intact, tight, and properly adjusted.
Code 4-501.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jan 27, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 8 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding reheating and cooling.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
Working containers of chlorine sanitizer are not labeled with common name of product.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
Code 7-102.11
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scoop was improperly stored at ice machine on an unclean surface.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on countertops and prep-surfaces.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Wiping cloth in prep-area is observed to be used as a slip-matt for cutting board.
Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Code 4-101.19
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - IMPART COLOR, ODORS, TASTE
Single-use shopping bags are being used for food storage and covers for food product.
Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles may not impart colors, odors, or taste to food.
Code 4-102.11 (A) (2)
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Not serious
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
2DR M3 Turbo Air Cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - PROPER ADJUSTMENT
2DR M3 Turbo Air Cooler gaskets are not intact & tight.
Correction: Equipment components shall be kept intact, tight, and properly adjusted.
Code 4-501.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Exhaust hood ventilation system has no documentation of when it was last serviced.
Correction: Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned and maintained as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 17, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Food contact surface of the interior of the ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Nov 1, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for Chicken on speed racks. Upon Re-Inspection proper coolig techniques were beign used but not verified, chicken labeled 10:30 was at 24C at 113:10
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. If temperatures are not rerached within 2 hours, reheat food itme to 165F and begin cooling once again.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Food contact surface of the interior of the ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Oct 8, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 6 core
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Food items in hot holding unit are hot held at 135°F Egg rolls were hot held at 112°F;
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on prep sink.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for Chicken on speed racks.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED
No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.
Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.
Code 4-302.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Food contact surface of the interior of the ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
Working containers of hand sanitizer not labeled with common name of product.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
Code 7-102.11
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Not serious
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Cut fruit in the front prep cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Utensil are improperly stored in stagnant water.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter tops and prep surfaces
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean cutting boards are being stored without being air-dried.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Core
DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS - EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING
Employees personal food items are intermingled with food for service in the walk-in cooler.
Correction: Provide an area for employees to eat and drink that does not contaminate food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.
Code 6-403.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of mouse droppings observed in the bottom cabinet of the ice trough
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Source: Greendale Health Department. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.