Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BELLE&MAXWELLS

3700 S DIXIE HWY · W PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3696374
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13680248
DBPR license6019596

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 23, 2026 2:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 24, 2026 7:35 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#2High Priority12A-13-4

High 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**

Warning
#3High Priority35A-04-4

High 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**

Warning
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High 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**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tags back with containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At warewashing area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At warewashing hand sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on food prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.