Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay
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17395 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay has averaged 4.3 violations per inspection across 18 inspections dating back to 2016, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 77 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy and reporting, appearing in at least 6 inspections, alongside recurring chemical storage and parasite destruction citations. A fire safety violation was documented on April 13, 2022, for a propane tank larger than permitted capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 identified 6 high-priority violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay last inspected?
- Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay are: Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay had?
- Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay find?
- Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay was most recently inspected on August 13, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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