Maxwell Bros
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Maxwell Bros 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Maxwell Bros was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Palmetto Bay restaurants (averaging 63), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - 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.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour at the front counter not identified.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
43
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine without a service date.
29-28-4
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork in handwashing sink next to salad station at kitchen area. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over warewashing area soiled with dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
50
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
41-27-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath dishwasher at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at ware washing area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink at ware washing area missing hand wash sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open during inspection manager closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
43
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - 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.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened beverage next to the oven.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the dishwasher area.
36-24-5
70
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine test strip, establishment uses QT sanitizer in the three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket.
16-32-5
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.
11-26-1
74
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. During the inspection observed employees prepping food were the brewing station used to be near the cook line. Manager stated that they don't longer use this space as a brewery Instead that area is currently used as a preparation area.
31A-07-4
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. In the brewery station the beer brewers tanks were removed, as per manager that area is not longer going to be a brewery station, instead is going to be used as a prep station. An additional Ice machine was also added by hand sink at the bar area.
51-16-7
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. During the inspection observed a total of 115 seats including the outside seating.
51-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pizza cutter in standing water at 98F stored on the preparation table in the cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. WC stored on the floor under the hand sink in the cook line area.
21-38-4
70
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwell Bros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwell Bros on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwell Bros?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maxwell Bros.
How does Maxwell Bros compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Maxwell Bros most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Maxwell Bros' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maxwell Bros have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maxwell Bros 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 Maxwell Bros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwell Bros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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