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MAX'S RESTAURANT JACKSONVILLE

903 UNIVERSITY BLVD N STE 907 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32211

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789944
DBPR license2616503

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 3 flies on top of rice warmer lid in kitchen

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork and chicken bones used for bone broth stored in white thank you bags in freezer,

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs eggs over tapioca balls and sauces in walk in cooler, employee moved to store backed on cooking temperatures **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked chicken 47f in glass cooler stored in cooler overnight, discarded

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 67f in pan on counter -Shrimp paste 47f on ice but ice under a doubled metal pan not reaching second pan -cooked chicken 47f in glass cooler stored in cooler overnight, discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towels at handsink next to dish area

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal water bottles stored next to microwave, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal employee food stored on top shelf of glass cooler in kitchen, item moved **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clear plastic containers stacked wet

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer cases of meat stored on floor, **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shrimp paste two different date labels on container **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor under handsink in drink station area, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.