DARREL & OLIVER'S CAFE MAXX

Name: DARREL & OLIVER'S CAFE MAXX
Address: 2601 E ATLANTIC BLVD, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33060
Telephone: 954.782.0606

POMPANO BEACH, FL

dba DO RESTAURANTS INC

Status Delinquent (45)

Overview & reputation

Darrel & Oliver's Cafe Maxx is a seating restaurant with 132 seats located at 2601 E Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach. Established in 1984, the restaurant serves New American and seafood cuisine and is described as a decades-old institution offering fresh, innovative dishes along with an extensive wine list. The establishment was originally known as Cafe Max and was part of the Dennis Max restaurant group.

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Food Safety Score

62 /100 · Below average

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Feb 23, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 11 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

Feb 23, 2026 — cycle score 47 (60% weight) · 4 high, 2 intermediate, 5 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 17, 2025 — cycle score 84 (40% weight) · 0 high, 3 intermediate, 4 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Feb 23, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	4	2	5	11
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths B · V50 ×2 Adequate lighting Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas Class: Food Visit ID: 13552917 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 17, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	0	3	4	7
Violations Found H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V41 Toilet facilities Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities Class: Food Visit ID: 10903631 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address: 2601 E ATLANTIC BLVD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
Seating: 132 seats
Phone: 954.782.0606
DBPR District: District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code): DeSoto (code 14)

License

License Number: SEA1611132
License Status: Delinquent (45)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Dec 1, 2025
Last Inspection: Feb 23, 2026

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