MAXWELL BROS
17395 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33157 · 954.295.0516
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed thermometer was stored above the trash can. Employee was advised to sanitize thermometer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quat sanitizer was +500 PPM at 3 compartment sink at the front counter. Employee adjusted the sanitizer to 200 PPM.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. New food preparation area located at the end of the dining area with 2 prep tables for employees to handle food and no handwashing sink.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a Brillo pad stored inside the hand wash sink at the front counter.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed Brew area 15 as labeled on approved plans on file converted to a dishwashing area. Observed outside dishwashing in the dining room a food preparation area with 2 prep tables and employees working, no hand sink available.
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. Observed Eden Klingeeil, Nabiha Kahn ( less than 1 moths) have not signed food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided to manager.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee working more than 2 months with not food handler training. Edward B.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. New food preparation area with prep tables.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn by the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled by the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Food handler for Jose Ramirez expired on 1/23/2026, Agustin Lara expired 9/26/25.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone e stored on preparation table, next oven, sauces and containers to go.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees wearing bracelets while engaged in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at ware washing area rusted and soiled with debris. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour at the front counter not identified.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table next to warewashing area soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork in handwashing sink next to salad station at kitchen area. Item removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine without a service date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine spill guard soiled with slime like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over warewashing area soiled with dust debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers on shelf next to pizza station not inverted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of restaurant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at triple door reach in cooler at pizza station soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold/slime like substance in ice machine at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over preparation area soiled with debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on top shelf at ware washing area not inverted.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet during food handling.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at ware washing area rusted and soiled with debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind spray sink at dish machine soiled with food debris. Observed interior wall of walk in cooler at entrance, soiled with debris. Observed wall under handwashing sink across from pizza oven at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking handwashing sink located at preparation area.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath dishwasher at ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink at ware washing area missing hand wash sign.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink at front counter using quaternary sanitizer at 500plus ppm. Manager diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (58F - Cold Holding) as per employee items were left in reach in cooler next to pizza oven over night, exceeding six hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (58F - Cold Holding) as per employee items were left in reach in cooler next to pizza oven over night, exceeding six hours.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at cook line not wearing proper hair restraints. Manager had employee put on a hairnet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath dishwasher at ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink at ware washing area missing hand wash sign.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open during inspection manager closed lid
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops, not stored properly during inspection manager hung mops properly to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at bar area using quaternary sanitizer at 500plus ppm. Manager diluted solution with a final reading of 200ppm.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front. As per manager foods were stored around 12:00 pm this morning. Employee removed all the foods and placed them inside the walk in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front it is not working properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened beverage next to the oven.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the dishwasher area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated drawers located next to the pizza oven observed cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (52F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee removed all food items and stored it in the walk in cooler for a rapid cool.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine test strip, establishment uses QT sanitizer in the three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket.
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.
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.