FUWA - CHINA MAX
250 WESTSHORE PLAZA SPC F8, Tampa FL 33609
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored on sales lines not secured at time of inspection.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled in kitchen at time of inspection.
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.gaskets on reach in coolers soiled at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at time of inspection.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen at time of inspection.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor of kitchen at time of inspection.
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.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pan of raw shrimp stored over case of cabbage. Operator moved shrimp to raw protein shelf at time of inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on right prep room side blocked by broken down cardboard boxes at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of lift top reach in close to triple sink. Employee moved drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and fryer oil stored on prep room floor at time of inspection.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed non secured co2 tanks during inspection.
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.
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.
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in triple sink without soap during inspection
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in reach in freezer stored in togo bags. Operator removed product from bags and placed in food grade bags during inspection
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink then move bottle drinks to walk in during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replaced towels during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees working don't have proof of training in restaurant. Operator spoke with owner on phone and they said they have the proof of training at their house but weren't able to make it in
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bins with sugar/salt not labeled in prep room of kitchen during inspection
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front by customer service area. Three compartment sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink kitchen entrance
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink.
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.