Inspection Report

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 dateJuly 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3758797
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13851225
DBPR license6019596

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. 2)Observed raw beef above pink sauce in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. 2) observe raw shrimp above cooked pasta not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer Operator placed raw shrimp on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed open marscapone cheese not date marked that is not not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed at true refrigeration 2 door by steam table mozzarella (44F – Cold Holding) ; Brie cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cream cheese cake (45F – Cold Holding); chicken (45F – Cold Holding); quiche (45F – Cold Holding); beef (45F – Cold Holding). Not cut or portion today Operator lower temperature on refrigeration. 2) observed ** Flip top refrigerator ; raw tuna (47F – Cold Holding); meat ball (47F – Cold Holding); cream (53F – Cold Holding); cooked meat (47F – Cold Holding); crab meat (49F – Cold Holding) Not cut or portion today due to missing insert. Operator put in new insert and closed lid to refrigerator.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No marking last date with clams and muscles **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open marscapone cheese not date marked that is not not being in a wholesome, sound condition..

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed Fly sticky tape hanging over clean dishes in dishwasher area Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walls and floor behind 3 compartment Sink soiled with dirt

#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic container under 3 compartment sink to spot water from leaking.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.