Jun 3, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
BROOKSVILLE, Hernando County
MAX RESTAURANT
30307 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602
FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 3, 2026
City
BROOKSVILLE
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7
Violation history
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Inspection history
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate: 1Total: 1
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 1 employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate: 2Total: 2
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink in back kitchen is not running any hot or cold water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Still observed Time Extended
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 1 employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Still observed Time Extended
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink in back kitchen is not running any hot or cold water Warning
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.missing for 1 employee Warning
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 1 employee Warning
35A-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead under prep table kitchen. 5 dead behind ice machine. In kitchen 27 dead on food in back kitchen by exit and storage room 6 dead in storage room back kitchen 5 dead outside storage room back kitchen. 7 dead by hallway 2nd door exit. 7 dead by walk in cooler. 3 dead behind oven cooks line 2 behind dish machine 1 dead behind three compartment sink 5 dead behind 2 reach in freezers by dish machine Admin Complaint
16-55-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not in use restaurant states they use three compartment sink. Warning
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 51F Put in fridge at 6 am, operated moved to working cooler. In one door reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat sanitizer
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile in kitchen Repeat Violation
Mar 23, 2022
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Basic: 1Total: 1
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended
Feb 7, 2022
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5
50-17-2
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Whole apples for self serve not wrapped and no utensils provided. Discussed with manager.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.