How many health inspections has MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT had?

MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT

23 W MICHAEL GLADDEN BLVD, Apopka, FL 32703

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA5813765

MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT in Apopka, FL has 20 inspections on record with 126 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of April 11, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for MAX & ME BAKERY RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 5, 2019	Roach activity	09:51:00

Inspection History (20)

Apr 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Emergency Closures (1)

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