Fuwa - China Max
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
58
Score
Fuwa - China Max has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Fuwa - China Max on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over prepared vegetables in reach in cooler in back kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers soiled handles soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored on sales lines not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler and kitchen at time of inspection. Observed soy sauce buckets and sauce buckets stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets on reach in coolers soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at time of inspection.
42-01-4
58
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach drop out of paper towel dispenser onto floor in back kitchen by bulk sugar and flour bins at time of inspection. -Observed 1 live roach next to bleach bottles stored under sink by walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - Observed 6 dead roaches in reach in cooler used as dry storage at time of inspection. Observed 2 dead roaches under under bulk sugar and flour bins under wire shelves at time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen at time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in drawer cooler on Fuwa side of restaurant at time of inspection. **Warning**
29-49-6
70
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp held at 100F at time of inspection. Operator re-heated and re panned shrimp during inspection. Shrimp at 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand truck and large plastic food container blocking hand wash sink. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed non secured co2 tanks during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on table next to rice cooker. Operator removed phone at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - Observed one tank unsecured on China Max side - Observed 4 tanks unsecured on Japanese Grill side Operator was able to secure one tank during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: 3 Co2 tanks not secured at time of callback - 1 on Japanese Grill side - 2 on China Max side **Time Extended**
51-11-4
95
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front by customer service area. Three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink kitchen entrance
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuwa - China Max last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuwa - China Max on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuwa - China Max?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuwa - China Max.
How does Fuwa - China Max compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Fuwa - China Max most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Fuwa - China Max's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuwa - China Max have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fuwa - China Max means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fuwa - China Max inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuwa - China Max is inspected around four times per year on average.
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