Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O

2200 N 17Th St, Philadelphia, PA
American
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Insects, rodents & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed juices (of powder and water mixtures) without ingredient or nutritional labels.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Front patron door of the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. -Side door propped open at the time of the inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Un-inverted single service articles (food containers) observed in the hallway and POS areas instead of inverted to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Grease accumulation observed on the dry storage shelves beside the deep fryer. -Ice accumulation observed on the interior walls of the chest freezers and the small reach-in refrigerator. -Residue observed on the interior of the reach-in freezer in the prep area. -Dust and debris accumulation observed on the drying racks / shelves in the hallway. -Residue observed on the exterior frame (where the door slides) at the Nestle chest freezer.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed in mop bucket not hanging or properly stored to allow for proper air drying.
46.981(f)
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: In-ground cellar door and other areas connected to basement storage area observed with large openings that don't prevent entry of pests New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Non ANSI / NSF approved equipment: Domestic shelvings, chest freezer and reach-in freezer present in food prep area. - Damaged lid and broken hinges observed on the black chest freezer. - Severe ice accumulation observed interior of chest freezer New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floor cleaning required food prep area and basement storage areas New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O.

Has Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Maxwell's Caribbean & American T/O means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.