Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MAXWELLS PLUM

12300 S SHORE BLVD STE 110 · WELLINGTON · Palm Beach County · FL 33414

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 12, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3427426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8693296
DBPR license6013452

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 12, 2024 5:00 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of ripe olives dented.

Stop Sale
#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine concentration was 10ppm. Operator primed and produced a chlorine concentration of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in prep area and triple sink area flying around. Approximately 10 flies in dry storage area landing on various food items. 1 fly flying over spices on spices shelf. 4 flies in bar area flying around. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority08A-16-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. At Make table 2: Raw shrimp stored above raw salmon served raw under a consumer advisory. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer#2- raw beef stored above plastic wrapped pepperoni. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach beside flip top cooler across from oven. 1 live roach inside hws between make table across from cookline and single door stainless steel freezer. 1 live roach crawling out of drain in area in front of make table and deep freezers near cookline. 1 live roach under table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer. 1 live roach on table where table top equipments are stored across from dough mixer.

#8High 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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At make table #1: Gouda cheese (53F at 5:30pm- Ambient Cooling) As per kitchen manager, sliced today and cooling since 12pm. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Item stored over-stacked. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top #1: pizza sauce (45F – Cold Holding); soya sauce with fresh garlic and oil (45F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F – Cold Holding) As per kitchen manager, all items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top #1: pizza sauce (45F – Cold Holding); soya sauce with fresh garlic and oil (45F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F – Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (50F – Cold Holding) As per kitchen manager, all items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At make table #1: Gouda cheese (53F at 5:30pm- Ambient Cooling) As per kitchen manager, sliced today and cooling since 12pm. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Item stored over-stacked. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon Tartar has raw salmon not identified on menu as raw. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#14Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water temperature 75F at hand wash sinks and 80F at triple sink; no hot water in entire establishment. As per kitchen manager; water heater needs fixing.

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind flip top near hws near beverage dispenser area. 6 dead roaches along cookline between flip tops and make tables. 7 dead roaches under hand wash sink between make table and single door stainless steel cooler. 2 dead roaches behind ice machine. 1 dead roach under dish wash area. 3 dead roaches under triple sink area. 3 dead roaches under prep area table and sink where boxes of potatoes and onions area stored. 6 dead roaches under table where table top equipments are stored and between 1 deep freezers in said area across from dough mixer. 3 dead roaches in bar area under triple sink area and reach in cooler areas.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:09 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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.