Belle&Maxwells

3700 S Dixie Hwy, W Palm Beach, FL 33405 · Permanent Food Service · License 6019596

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 66 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 complaint inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 21 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic
-22
Administrative complaint on Jul 20, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul202026

Complaint inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed open marscapone cheese not date marked that is not not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  1) Observed at true refrigeration 2 door by steam table mozzarella (44°F - Cold Holding) ; Brie cheese (44°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cake (45°F - Cold Holding); chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); quiche (45°F - Cold Holding); beef (45°F - Cold Holding). Not cut or portion today Operator lower temperature on refrigeration. 2) observed Flip top refrigerator ; raw tuna (47°F - Cold Holding); meat ball (47°F - Cold Holding); cream (53°F - Cold Holding); cooked meat (47°F - Cold Holding); crab meat (49°F - Cold Holding) Not cut or portion today due to missing insert. Operator put in new insert and closed lid to refrigerator.Corrective Action Taken
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  2)Observed raw beef above pink sauce in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. 2) observe raw shrimp above cooked pasta not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer Operator placed raw shrimp on lower shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  No marking last date with clams and muscles
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  Observed open marscapone cheese not date marked that is not not being in a wholesome, sound condition..
Basic4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed walls and floor behind 3 compartment Sink soiled with dirt
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  Observed plastic container under 3 compartment sink to spot water from leaking.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  Observed Fly sticky tape hanging over clean dishes in dishwasher area Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.