MAXWELL BROS

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour at the front counter not identified.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table next to warewashing area soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork in handwashing sink next to salad station at kitchen area. Item removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine without a service date.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine spill guard soiled with slime like substance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over warewashing area soiled with dust debris.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers on shelf next to pizza station not inverted.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of restaurant. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at triple door reach in cooler at pizza station soiled with food debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelves of walk in cooler rusting and pitting.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold/slime like substance in ice machine at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over preparation area soiled with debris.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on top shelf at ware washing area not inverted.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet during food handling.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at ware washing area rusted and soiled with debris.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind spray sink at dish machine soiled with food debris. Observed interior wall of walk in cooler at entrance, soiled with debris. Observed wall under handwashing sink across from pizza oven at kitchen area soiled with food debris.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking handwashing sink located at preparation area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath dishwasher at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink at ware washing area missing hand wash sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front. As per manager foods were stored around 12:00 pm this morning. Employee removed all the foods and placed them inside the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front it is not working properly.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened beverage next to the oven.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the dishwasher area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated drawers located next to the pizza oven observed cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (52F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee removed all food items and stored it in the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a hole in the bottom left side of the door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles in a plastic pan on the floor in the office. The manager moved the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers being stored on the floor next to the office.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two 20 pound tanks in the office.