What is Maxwell Bros's health inspection score?

Maxwell Bros has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Maxwell Bros last inspected?

Maxwell Bros was last inspected on March 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Maxwell Bros have?

Maxwell Bros has 28 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Maxwell Bros safe to eat at?

Maxwell Bros has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Maxwell Bros serve?

Maxwell Bros serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Maxwell Bros

Name: Maxwell Bros
Address: 17395 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, 33157
Rating: 59

17395 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay

Last Inspected: 3/13/2026

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0Fair

American•South Miami

Ranked #138 of 210 in South MiamiBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Mar 13, 2026

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Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

17395 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Feb

Oct 2025

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

4 intermediate

9 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Routine - Food3 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

4 Med9 Basic

13 total4 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−10 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current(2x)−4

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

4 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (1)

−30 pts

09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Routine Inspection

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21Food time/temperature record missing−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
51Linens/napkins improperly stored−2
51Linens/napkins improperly stored−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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