Maxwell Bros
17395 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336728
What drove the grade
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic (3 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most-42
- Extension granted on Oct 21Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score55
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
9 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
More time given
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
More time given
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Observed thermometer was stored above the trash can. Employee was advised to sanitize thermometer.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed quat sanitizer was +500 PPM at 3 compartment sink at the front counter. Employee adjusted the sanitizer to 200 PPM.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Observed Eden Klingeeil, Nabiha Kahn ( less than 1 moths) have not signed food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided to manager.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
New food preparation area located at the end of the dining area with 2 prep tables for employees to handle food and no handwashing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed a Brillo pad stored inside the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/. Observed Brew area 15 as labeled on approved plans on file converted to a dishwashing area. Observed outside dishwashing in the dining room a food preparation area with 2 prep tables and employees working, no hand sink available.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee working more than 2 months with not food handler training. Edward B.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
New food preparation area with prep tables.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn by the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled by the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed at the pizza station.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.