Maxwells Plum
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Maxwells Plum has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Wellington average 71, so Maxwells Plum trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
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. Emailed to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - No choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: 3 live roaches crawling under counter at expo line where shelf for dishes is situated. * 1 live roach crawling between wall and fryer on cook line. 2 live roaches between single door stainless steel freezer and deep freezer near hand wash sink close to cook line. 1 live roach crawling on jug with oil under table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer. 3 live roaches in dry storage area under shelf where soda boxes are stored. 1 live roach crawling on edges of deep freezer lid under spice shelf beside stainless steel reach in freezer. 1 live roach crawling on counter prep area of make table #1 across from cook line. 1 live roach crawling on box of gloves on shelf with can foods and spices in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: 1 live roach crawling under prep table near beverage dispenser area at expo line. 2 live roaches crawling under counter at expo line where shelf for dishes is situated. 1 live roach crawling between wall and fryer on cook line. 1 live roach at area where boxes of soda bibs are stored in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Approximately 9 flies in bar area flying around. 2 live flies in kitchen area flying around at beverage dispenser area. 1 fly flying around in kitchen near deep freezers. Approximately 10 flies flying around in prep area, under prep table and landing on onions and potatoes to the backend of kitchen near walk in cooler. Approximately 4 live flies flying around and landing on garbage can in dishwasher area. Approximately 4 live flies flying around in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Approximately 15 flies in bar area flying around flying around, 6 landing on side of service well. 4 live flies flying around near expo line beside beverage dispenser. 2 live flies flying around between cook line and hand wash sink near deep freezers. Approximately 15 flies flying around in prep area, under prep table and landing on onions and potatoes to the backend of kitchen near walk in cooler. Approximately 2 live flies flying around in dishwasher area. Approximately 3 live flies flying around in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: 1 dead roach at bar area under triple sink. 9 dead roaches behind prep counter near hand wash at beverage dispenser area. 4 dead roaches beside expo line shelf unit where dishes are stored and wine cooler. 3 dead roaches beside flip top cooler across from oven. 1 dead roach under make table #2 across from cook line. 5 dead roaches behind fryer and between oven and fryer on cook line. 5 dead roaches around drain under hand wash sink between low boy cooler and single door stainless steel reach in freezer near cook line. 5 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 between deep freezers. 7 dead roaches along drain under prep sink area at backend of kitchen across from walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: 1 dead roaches under counter at expo line where shelf for dishes is situated. 1 dead roach on the side of counter at expo line where shelf for dishes is situated. 3 dead roaches behind fryer and between oven and fryer on cook line. 3 dead roaches under prep area at backend of kitchen across from walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Feb 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. At walk-in cooler - thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna - not removed from packaging - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen area- handwash sink with utensils inside sink- operator removed. **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. Menus have salmon tartare and steak tartare with no indication on the menu that it is served raw or undercooked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
25-27-4
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. At walk-in cooler - thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna - not removed from packaging - see stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
45
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. chicken and shrimp in standing water **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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.
03G-50-1
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. Per operator milk in walk in cooler opened Sunday 4/2
02C-03-5
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing degreaser at dish machine
41-17-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Two tags missing dates.
01C-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in prep area
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at dish washer contains food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer in prep area
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
45
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxwells Plum last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxwells Plum on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxwells Plum?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maxwells Plum.
How does Maxwells Plum compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Maxwells Plum most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Maxwells Plum's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Maxwells Plum have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Maxwells Plum 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 Maxwells Plum inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxwells Plum is inspected around three times per year on average.
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