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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5301674
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025003591Nov 8, 2024Apr 16, 2025$600
2--2023062747Oct 31, 2023Dec 18, 2023$200
2--2017023361May 5, 2017Jun 7, 2017$400
2--2015005810Jan 2, 2015Mar 26, 2015$200

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by front door.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
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.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line low boy, interior soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Lynne Webb
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 18, 2025 · Same Admin Complaint
Jan 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Lynne Webb
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nov 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Lynne Webb
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Same Time extended 58 days. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 8, 2024 · Same Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Same Time Extended/Return visit Nov 8, 2024 · Same Time Extended
Sep 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Lynne Webb
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Same Time extended 58 days. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Same Time Extended
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Lynne Webb
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/35A-24-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
May 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in ice bin at soda station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust and food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 31, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Walk in cooler: Shredded mozzarella 46F (cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator moved product to reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/02C-08-5

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