MAXWELL BROS

Name: MAXWELL BROS
Address: 17395 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 71.6

17395 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

License #2336728

71.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MAXWELL BROS in PALMETTO BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 7 major, 14 minor.

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[53B-14-5] 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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at womens bathroom.
[23-03-4] 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.
[13-07-4] 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.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour at the front counter not identified.
[40-06-5] 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.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment

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