Max's Grill in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432-3939Max's Grill in Boca Raton has accumulated 148 violations across 43 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.4 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for fly activity. State records show 6 disciplinary actions totaling $2,800 in fines, with the largest penalty at $800. Recent inspections from late 2024 through December 2025 reveal a pattern of repeated high-priority violations related to employee health reporting and hand washing compliance, with administrative complaints recommended twice in the past year.
Most recent closure: January 20, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Max's Grill in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Max's Grill in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (1)
Max's Grill in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $2,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025011397 | $200.00 | Dec 17, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021003697 | $800.00 | Jan 21, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019017136 | $600.00 | Mar 20, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019004633 | $600.00 | Jan 18, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2016056491 | $400.00 | Nov 30, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016025514 | $200.00 | May 10, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Max's Grill in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 7 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Max's Grill in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Max's Grill in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Max's Grill in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Max's Grill in Boca Raton last shut down?
- Max's Grill in Boca Raton was last shut down on January 20, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Max's Grill in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Max's Grill in Boca Raton are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Max's Grill in Boca Raton had?
- Max's Grill in Boca Raton has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Max's Grill in Boca Raton find?
- Max's Grill in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Max's Grill in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Max's Grill in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Max's Grill in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Max's Grill in Boca Raton has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Max's Grill in Boca Raton been fined?
- Max's Grill in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $2,800.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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