Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

BELLE&MAXWELLS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3700772
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13720524
DBPR license6019596

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High 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. ricotta (47F – Cold Holding); lentil soup (56F – Cold Holding) brie (47F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (47F – Cold Holding); lentil soup (56F – Cold Holding) brie (47F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (46F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, items have been stored in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. quiche (107 F – Cooling for 50 minute at 1:30, 100F at 2:05) cooling at ambient kitchen area temperature of 95F+. Operator moved item to freezer to quick chill. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at triple sink or front kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near triple sink and front kitchen prep area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket missing on right reach in cooler door. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues that in prep area reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Multiple rubber spatulas heavily chipped on cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.