Max & Meme Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Max & Meme Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Max & Meme Cafe's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
May 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw smoked salmon and raw chorizo over biscuits at cook line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk at walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles over dish station
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - near walk in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near walk in cooler
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
58
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - hollandaise (110 - Hot Holding). Observed in a shallow pan not submerged into water at steam box. Cook employee changed to deep pan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - smoked salmon - poached eggs **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - both restrooms **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near walk in cooler **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cracked tiles and deep grout lines near front dry storage **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - whisk and spatulas at cookline **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - reach in cooler at server station **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hollandaise sauce temping at 120F,per operator it was made today. Operator put in microwave to bring to temp. Temped at 136F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for the Eggs Benedict on menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag stored on dry storage rack by hand wash sink at cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of black microwave by toasters at expidite station **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink at dish wash area. Emailed operator sign **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor at wait station **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef in container thawing on prep table. Operator moved to reach in fridge **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at dish wash area **Warning**
29-11-4
55
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at the grill water temperature is 92° **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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/ 2 cooks and 2 servers present no manager on duty **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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/. 3 compartment sink and dishwasher have been moved. A hand wash sink has been eliminated. A wall has been added that closes off the drive Thur area creating a separate entrance to a storage area A new updated plan will need to be submitted. A 60 day call back inspection will be required **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Only 2 employee certificates available **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at the ice machine is not dated with when replaced **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the mop sink faucet missing handle **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.in the kitchen close to the line loose tile low gtout **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen 6 lights burnt out **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the toasters
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.open black thermal cup in the Pepsi cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old bath tub in the dumpster area **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. At the rear of the restaurant, old tires, old tank and some racks **Warning**
33-31-5
27
Feb 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hollandaise (110F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line stored on the counter ; hash browns (60F - Cold Holding); corn beef hash (46F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink was filled with glasses 3 compartment sink used for food prep, draining red potatoes
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewash sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Mold like substance present on the white divider at the machine -at the soda station the chute has a mold like build up
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle missing Refrigerator in the kitchen missing handle
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the mop sink missing hot water handle
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the warewash area, walk in cooler and prep
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of the flat top grill has a grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill stored with clean utensils
42-03-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fire works in the kitchen over the frigidaire freezer
33-31-5
39
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno stored over the 3 compartment sink . 3 cans on the shelf above
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Line cook is cutting and handling raw onions without gloves
09-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen hand sinks 2 total
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Hand utensils stored business end up **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At the service window **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen 7 sets of lights not operating
36-62-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Faucet to the prep sink hat water not working -faucet at the hand sink at the 3 compartment sink had the water shut off , faucet leaks and needs repair
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on the ourside of the grill -grease build up on the top of the grill -at the fryer the hood are dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the mop sink faucet, hot water handle broken
29-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Soda fountain is leaking at the front -microwave handle is broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
13-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the 3 compartment sink sprayer leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From the soda station
29-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At the old drive Thur are misc items stored **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning draining into a bucket
28-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Max & Meme Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Max & Meme Cafe on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Max & Meme Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Max & Meme Cafe.
How does Max & Meme Cafe compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Max & Meme Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Max & Meme Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Max & Meme Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Max & Meme Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Max & Meme Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Max & Meme Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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