MAX'S BAGEL N BEAN CO
3319 S US HWY 1, Stuart FL 34997 · 772.220.6724
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler, sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025003591 | Nov 8, 2024 | Apr 16, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2023062747 | Oct 31, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2017023361 | May 5, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 | $400 |
| 2--2015005810 | Jan 2, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter cream cheese missing address requirement for self service / grab and go.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw smoked salmon stored over bottles of water - operator removed and stored properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At small reach in cooler - raw shell eggs 49F-cold holding-food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small reach in cooler- Cooked eggs 49F-cold holding, cooked sausage 49F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. At front counter-Cream cheese 45F-cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours - operator placed in walk on cooler to quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by front door.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter cream cheese missing address requirement for self service / grab and go.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored over single service coffee filter and to-go bags- operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line low boy, interior soiled with food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Lynne Webb
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler, sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler, sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Lynne Webb
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Lynne Webb
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Lynne Webb
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter flip top cooler, sliced tomatoes (54F @10:08- Cooling) since 6:45am 53F@10:45. At this current rate product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter flip top cooler, cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held out of temp approximately 3 hours. Operator placed product into walk in for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter flip top cooler, sliced tomatoes (54F @10:08- Cooling) since 6:45am 53F@10:45. At this current rate product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin is soiled with food debris. Operator cleared ice and washed, rinsed, and sanitized bin.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Lynne Webb
Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. At outside seating area, wild birds landing on chairs, tables of establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Cooked spinach at walk in cooler dated 5/3. Operator discarded spinach.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in ice bin at soda station.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Maximum and New Yorker menu items contain smoked salmon with no indication on menu for raw animal protein. Operator placed asterisk next to menu items with smoked salmon and on consumer advisory posted in dining room.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust and food debris.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); egg salad (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding); scallion cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); veggie cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Sliced turkey at reach in cooler dated 10/19. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); egg salad (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding); scallion cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); veggie cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); egg salad (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding); scallion cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); veggie cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: Observed Chicken dated 10/18, removed from freezer not date marked with expiration date. Per operator, chicken is bought fully cooked from approved vendor and then some portions frozen for later use. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures.
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