Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay

Last inspected:

17395 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Overview

Maxwell 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.

18Inspections
77Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: 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.

Maxwell Bros in Palmetto Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 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
— 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

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 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 March 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 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 March 13, 2026 with 13 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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