Brick and Fire
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Brick and Fire has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Brick and Fire's latest score of 70 falls below the Orlando average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to pizza station with utensils Operator removed utensils **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Marinara stored in walk in floor Chicken stored floor walk in freezer Operator moved items off flooor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on side of ice machine with soiled surface Operator moved ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at front line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink at pizza station under the table - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler across from brick oven - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits stored over cut celery at reach in cooler at front line across from stove - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at mini bar,by front door - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar,flour and cornmeal with no labels at dry storage area across from dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored on storage rack at front line Observed chemical bottle stored on hose attached the bagged sodas at back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At cabinet under drink station where coffee bags and coffee filters are stored at lobby. 1 live roach, employee cleaned and sanitized area. Per Dennis Watson next unannounced visit
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage,grilledonions,ricotta,sauce,mozzarella,ham,chicken,hamburger,salmon,pork,shredded chicken, cut tomatoes.All items were temping between 47F-63F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage,grilledonions,ricotta,sauce,mozzarella,ham,chicken,hamburger,salmon,pork,shredded chicken, cut tomatoes.All items were temping between 47F-63F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caprese Benedict on brunch menu does not have indicator for the poach egg and the smoked salmon**Warning** **Warning**
02B-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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Printed food employee reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Brunch menu does not have a consumer advisory for Caprese Benedict and smoked salmon. Printed consumer advisory **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind brick oven at frontline Per Dennis Watson next unannounced visit
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on cutting board at frontline **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven is not maintaining 41F and below temperature
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce in container stored on floor of walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink at pizza station under the table
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler across from brick oven
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at restroom located to the left.Printed operator hand wash sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits stored over cut celery at reach in cooler at front line across from stove
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at mini bar,by front door
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar,flour and cornmeal with no labels at dry storage area across from dish machine
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at front line
14-09-4
18
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back prep area across from dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/flour on ceiling tiles at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove base on wall under dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler for pizza dough - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dirt side of dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
May 3, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and build on floor under fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: **Admin Complaint**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4
70
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original blank certificate photo copies on to card stock paper **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in walk in cooler and at cook line over to go pizza boxes and plates has a dust debris build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Ceiling at expo line at cook line has dust debris build up **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall under hand sink at cook line is not smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Numerous walls in back prep area and cook line and walk in cooler have a dust build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid in basin of hand sink by pizza oven **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both hand sinks at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For cook on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cups used as scoop in pastas at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over pizza oven has debris Fan on cook line has dust and debris build up
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler at cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris and food debris on wall by dish machine
36-27-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brick and Fire last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brick and Fire on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brick and Fire?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brick and Fire.
How does Brick and Fire compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Brick and Fire most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Brick and Fire's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brick and Fire have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brick and Fire means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brick and Fire inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brick and Fire is inspected around five times per year on average.
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