MAXWELLS PLUM
12300 S SHORE BLVD STE 110, Wellington FL 33414
Last inspected Mar 5, 2025 · 11 visits since December 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.
DEC 23
FEB 24
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in prep area and triple sink area flying around. Approximately 10 flies in dry storage area landing on various food items. 1 fly flying over spices on spices shelf. 4 flies in bar area flying around.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,060
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024036558 | Jun 12, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2024015412 | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2024012507 | Feb 7, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $700 |
| 2--2022016128 | Mar 10, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2019024634 | Apr 24, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2016025212 | May 17, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $560 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of giant white beans (4.4lbs)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw oysters stored over pre-cooked crab cakes. At walk in cooler: raw shrimp stored over baked oysters. Operator stored items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Butter milk and whole milk opened; not date marked. Operator unsure of date items were opened. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Butter milk and whole milk opened; not date marked. Operator unsure of date items were opened. See stop sale.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At single door reach in freezer near walk in cooler: Cooked meatballs cooked and frozen approximately 1 week prior; not date marked. Operator date marked.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator.
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. Emailed to operator.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Tomatoes based vodka sauce made 12/5/24 then frozen, not date marked. Operator to date marked.
No choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Unwashed zucchini stored over various ready to eat foods. Operator stored properly.
Jun 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in prep area and triple sink area flying around. Approximately 10 flies in dry storage area landing on various food items. 1 fly flying over spices on spices shelf. 4 flies in bar area flying around.
Jun 21, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in prep area and triple sink area flying around. Approximately 10 flies in dry storage area landing on various food items. 1 fly flying over spices on spices shelf. 4 flies in bar area flying around.
Jun 17, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in prep area and triple sink area flying around. Approximately 10 flies in dry storage area landing on various food items. 1 fly flying over spices on spices shelf. 4 flies in bar area flying around.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach beside flip top cooler across from oven. 1 live roach inside hws between make table across from cookline and single door stainless steel freezer. 1 live roach crawling out of drain in area in front of make table and deep freezers near cookline. 1 live roach under table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer. 1 live roach on table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind flip top near hws near beverage dispenser area. 6 dead roaches along cookline between flip tops and make tables. 7 dead roaches under hand wash sink between make table and single door stainless steel cooler. 2 dead roaches behind ice machine. 1 dead roach under dish wash area. 3 dead roaches under triple sink area. 3 dead roaches under prep area table and sink where boxes of potatoes and onions area stored. 6 dead roaches under table where table top equipments are stored and between 1 deep freezers in said area across from dough mixer. 3 dead roaches in bar area under triple sink area and reach in cooler areas.
Jun 13, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in prep area and triple sink area flying around. Approximately 10 flies in dry storage area landing on various food items. 1 fly flying over spices on spices shelf. 4 flies in bar area flying around.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach beside flip top cooler across from oven. 1 live roach inside hws between make table across from cookline and single door stainless steel freezer. 1 live roach crawling out of drain in area in front of make table and deep freezers near cookline. 1 live roach under table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer. 1 live roach on table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water temperature 75F at hand wash sinks and 80F at triple sink; no hot water in entire establishment. As per kitchen manager; water heater needs fixing.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind flip top near hws near beverage dispenser area. 6 dead roaches along cookline between flip tops and make tables. 7 dead roaches under hand wash sink between make table and single door stainless steel cooler. 2 dead roaches behind ice machine. 1 dead roach under dish wash area. 3 dead roaches under triple sink area. 3 dead roaches under prep area table and sink where boxes of potatoes and onions area stored. 6 dead roaches under table where table top equipments are stored and between 1 deep freezers in said area across from dough mixer. 3 dead roaches in bar area under triple sink area and reach in cooler areas.
Jun 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of ripe olives dented.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine concentration was 10ppm. Operator primed and produced a chlorine concentration of 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in prep area and triple sink area flying around. Approximately 10 flies in dry storage area landing on various food items. 1 fly flying over spices on spices shelf. 4 flies in bar area flying around.
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. At Make table 2: Raw shrimp stored above raw salmon served raw under a consumer advisory. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer#2- raw beef stored above plastic wrapped pepperoni. Operator stored properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach beside flip top cooler across from oven. 1 live roach inside hws between make table across from cookline and single door stainless steel freezer. 1 live roach crawling out of drain in area in front of make table and deep freezers near cookline. 1 live roach under table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer. 1 live roach on table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer.
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 make table #1: Gouda cheese (53F at 5:30pm- Ambient Cooling) As per kitchen manager, sliced today and cooling since 12pm. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Item stored over-stacked. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top #1: pizza sauce (45F - Cold Holding); soya sauce with fresh garlic and oil (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) As per kitchen manager, all items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top #1: pizza sauce (45F - Cold Holding); soya sauce with fresh garlic and oil (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) As per kitchen manager, all items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
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 make table #1: Gouda cheese (53F at 5:30pm- Ambient Cooling) As per kitchen manager, sliced today and cooling since 12pm. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Item stored over-stacked. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon Tartar has raw salmon not identified on menu as raw.
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/
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water temperature 75F at hand wash sinks and 80F at triple sink; no hot water in entire establishment. As per kitchen manager; water heater needs fixing.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind flip top near hws near beverage dispenser area. 6 dead roaches along cookline between flip tops and make tables. 7 dead roaches under hand wash sink between make table and single door stainless steel cooler. 2 dead roaches behind ice machine. 1 dead roach under dish wash area. 3 dead roaches under triple sink area. 3 dead roaches under prep area table and sink where boxes of potatoes and onions area stored. 6 dead roaches under table where table top equipments are stored and between 1 deep freezers in said area across from dough mixer. 3 dead roaches in bar area under triple sink area and reach in cooler areas.
Feb 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar area- observed approximately 15 small flying insects landing on bar counter and liquor bottles.
Mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area - straws on bar counter not protected or wrapped- operator removed.
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar area- observed approximately 15 small flying insects landing on bar counter and liquor bottles.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk-in cooler - thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna - not removed from packaging - see stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen area- handwash sink with utensils inside sink- operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menus have salmon tartare and steak tartare with no indication on the menu that it is served raw or undercooked.
Mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk-in cooler - thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna - not removed from packaging - see stop sale.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area - straws on bar counter not protected or wrapped- operator removed.
Feb 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw shrimp in one door freezer at end of cook line
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw shrimp in one door freezer at end of cook line
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. chicken and shrimp in standing water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
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.