Brick City Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Brick City Eatery has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Lutz average 79, so Brick City Eatery trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. At three-compartments sink area in back kitchen.
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter top and cabinet doors soiled with sticky soda syrup residue under soda machine at self service area.
23-03-4
67
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at dish area blocked by bus tubs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 3 plastic containers on clean dish shelf.
14-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles under cash register. 1 unlabeled spray bottle on shelf over 3-sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used as scoop in bulk seasonings at dough station.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler doors.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top. Fan screen in walk in cooler has dust buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of uncovered meatballs and pizza toppings in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
21-12-4
50
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Wrote plan for operator- now selling pizza slices for lunch. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozzarella in walk in freezer not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine Bottom of soda heads in dining room
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles. operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup in bottom of beer cooler. operator cleaned bottom of reachin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (61F - held on the counter for less than 4 hours. Poultry (44F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F cold, mozzarella cheese 47F cold holds,iced tomatoes 45F cold hold.see stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mozzarella cheese 47F cold hold, tomatoes sliced 45Fcold hold
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink on walk in cooler shelf above food for service. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in freezer uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
67
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brick City Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brick City Eatery on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brick City Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brick City Eatery.
How does Brick City Eatery compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Brick City Eatery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Brick City Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brick City Eatery have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brick City Eatery 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 City Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brick City Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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