Maxine's Bistro & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
27
Score
Maxine's Bistro & Bar has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
“No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Maxine's Bistro & Bar's latest score of 27 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation sink. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Observed raw beef (61F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler next to pizza oven. As per employee, for 2 hours. Employee placed product inside other unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touched dirty dishes and the touched clean dishes without washing his hand. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grill scraper stored in hand sink at cook line. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers poached eggs on menu undercooked. Products not identified and linked to consumer advisory. Discussed with manger. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 on approved plans garden dining. A portion of the area was converted to a bar with hand sink,ice bin and preparation table. No plan review submitted and approved. Discussed with manager and provided plan review application with instructions via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container stored inside green sauce. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the drink station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door near stairs. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sauce on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled ice machine. Manager stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Observed ice buckets not inverted. Manager inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Observed interior ice machine soiled with black substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Observed pizza peel stored on soiled oven. The manager put a stainless steel tray under it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing in standing water at preparation sink. Observed case of raw chicken thawing at room temperature near walk in cooler. Manager placed products inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
29-20-5
27
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed the establishment uses both chlorine and quaternary chemicals only has quaternary test strips. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 a bar outside with a speed well, prep table, shelving and a hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 a bar outside with a speed well, prep table, shelving and a hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
82
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over buns in the upright cooler next to the freezer. The manager moved the buns to the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 a bar outside with a speed well, prep table, shelving and a hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizze peel on top of the oven. **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in water with a temperature of 91°F. The chef put it on the stove to heat it up. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
47
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 a bar outside with a speed well, prep table, shelving and a hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed 11 Mahi-mahi filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature 40°F. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a dish washer come from the outside and put on gloves without washing his hands. Observed a cook finish preparing an order removed his gloves and later put on new gloves without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cook rinse out a cloth towel in a hand washing sinks and. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 a bar outside with a speed well, prep table, shelving and a hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. The chef put it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the outside bar. The manager put up a sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bars. The manager put the straws behind the counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - 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. Observed 11 Mahi-mahi filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature 40°F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on a prep table over food and a water bottle on a cutting board. The chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
41
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the bartender come from the outside and use a cup with no handle scoop ice without washing her hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of grape jelly dented. The chef discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar outside with two speed wells and no hand sink or running water.
51-14-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with spice. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - 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. Observed a package with white fish defrosting in a reach in cooler with an internal temperature of 36°F. The cook opened the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bartender using a cup to scoop the ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the inside bar. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the front walking cooler.
14-17-4
50
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the cook line. The chef had the cook wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee use the sink to rinse of a serving tray.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a quaternary test kit and the dish machine uses chlorine.
16-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the pizza peel on top of the oven. The chef put a clean metal tray under the peel. **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The cook inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed throughout the cook line. The chef wrapped the top plate on each stack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 large containers with different products not labeled. The chef labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the drink station and bar. The chef moved the straws behind the bar.
25-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at all restrooms.
32-04-4
39
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep coolers, not kept inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at cooler next to air conditioner unit at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); whipped butter packet (49F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler at downstairs storage area, less than 4 hours. Observed Manager begin to removed all diary food items into another cooler unit with an ambient temperatures of 35F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at bar area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded into handwash sink located near air conditioner unit at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items that offer poached eggs under "Benedict" on breakfast menu not identified with an asterisk regarding the consumer advisory as containing a raw/undercooked food ingredient. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located between flat grill and fryer station at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory missing from breakfast menu and QR code menu. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when hot water faucet handle was turned on, unable to take a temperature at handwash sink located between flat grill and fryer station. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of convection oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on clean plastic and metal containers stored on storage shelves at kitchen area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at cooler next to air conditioner unit at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen prep counters. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at restroom used by food employees and customers. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelving above prep coolers, not kept inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at kitchen hallway area, when heading towards downstairs walk in cooler. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scooping utensil not stored in an upright position, located inside flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxine's Bistro & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxine's Bistro & Bar on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxine's Bistro & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Maxine's Bistro & Bar.
How does Maxine's Bistro & Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Maxine's Bistro & Bar most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Maxine's Bistro & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maxine's Bistro & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maxine's Bistro & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Maxine's Bistro & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxine's Bistro & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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