MAXINE'S BISTRO & BAR

Name: MAXINE'S BISTRO & BAR
Address: 1756 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 56.2

1756 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2327947

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56.2 Grade F / 100

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MAXINE'S BISTRO & BAR in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 31, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Observed interior ice machine soiled with black substance.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers poached eggs on menu undercooked. Products not identified and linked to consumer advisory. Discussed with manger.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation sink. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Observed raw beef (61F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler next to pizza oven. As per employee, for 2 hours. Employee placed product inside other unit.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing in standing water at preparation sink. Observed case of raw chicken thawing at room temperature near walk in cooler. Manager placed products inside cooler.
[24-05-4] Observed ice buckets not inverted. Manager inverted items.
[29-20-5] Very slow draining water in handwash sink at bar.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grill scraper stored in hand sink at cook line. Manager removed items.
[10-02-4] Observed pizza peel stored on soiled oven. The manager put a stainless steel tray under it.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed it.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the drink station.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sauce on floor at walk in cooler.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container stored inside green sauce. Manager removed item.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door near stairs.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans garden dining. A portion of the area was converted to a bar with hand sink,ice bin and preparation table. No plan review submitted and approved. Discussed with manager and provided plan review application with instructions via email.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled ice machine. Manager stored properly.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touched dirty dishes and the touched clean dishes without washing his hand.

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