BELLE&MAXWELLS
3700 S DIXIE HWY · W PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33405
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle soiled dishes and then immediately handle clean dishes in warewashing area. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings on floor underneath prep area reach in coolers. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath prep area prep sink. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetable soup (53F – Cold Holding); butter (53F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (52F – Cold Holding); ricotta (48F – Cold Holding); meatloaf (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today per chef stored in prep area reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. vegetable soup (53F – Cold Holding); butter (53F – Cold Holding); tomato sauce (52F – Cold Holding); ricotta (48F – Cold Holding); meatloaf (50F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today per chef stored in prep area reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tags back with containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At warewashing area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At warewashing hand sink. **Warning**
Basic 1
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on food prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.