How many health inspections has BELLE&MAXWELLS had?

BELLE&MAXWELLS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BELLE&MAXWELLS ever been shut down?

No, BELLE&MAXWELLS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BELLE&MAXWELLS?

The most frequently cited violations at BELLE&MAXWELLS are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

BELLE&MAXWELLS

3700 S DIXIE HWY, W Palm Beach, FL 33405

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: INFINITY MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISES LLC · License: SEA6019596

BELLE&MAXWELLS in W Palm Beach, FL has 24 inspections on record with 117 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

117Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 12, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Nov 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 1, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

Sep 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

BELLE&MAXWELLS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BELLE&MAXWELLS had?: BELLE&MAXWELLS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BELLE&MAXWELLS ever been shut down?: No, BELLE&MAXWELLS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BELLE&MAXWELLS?: The most frequently cited violations at BELLE&MAXWELLS are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.

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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.

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