Brick Oven Pizza

3132-3138 Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Brick Oven Pizza stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Palm City average 81, so Brick Oven Pizza is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee was working with raw chicken, rinsed hands in prep sink without soap and dried hands on T-Shirt, started to work with cooked chicken and other foods; manager educated; employee washed hands using soap at the HWS; **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- pizza by slice and fresh garlic in butter at pizza station; as per operator since 11:00 am; time marked; **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- cutting boards at cook line;
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- water thermos on prep table next to steam table; removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat peppers and eggplant in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach stored on prep table. Advised operator of proper chemical storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter, employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line, box of frozen raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature. Advised operator of proper thawing guidelines. Operator moved chicken wings to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription pills stored over almonds and pasta on storage rack by hot line. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tequila cream sauce (58F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter at pizza station. Per operator, left out to thaw. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time stamp for garlic butter observed at pizza station. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw ground beef over cooked macaroni and cheese and French fries at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken wings (80F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 2:30 - 78F at 3:27 Observed sitting on counter by pizza station. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by hot line area. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
45
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over bread not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on make table at pizza station. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth resting on make table at pizza station. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Sicilian Pizza crust stored in garbage bag at pizza station. Operator removed garbage bag and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed Sicilian pizza crust stored in black garage bag. Operator removed from garage bag. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar in large plastic containers not labeled. Operator labeled all products. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed plastic containers of sugar and seasoned flour with no labels. Operator labeled all products. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Bag of flour opened and uncovered in prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed bag of flour opened with no covering in dry storage. Operator tied bag closed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza made 40 minutes ago not time marked- operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink inside bucket - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table at flip top cooler by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of Chicken on floor at walk in cooler- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler- containers of sauce not covered- operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brick Oven Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brick Oven Pizza on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brick Oven Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brick Oven Pizza.

How does Brick Oven Pizza compare to other restaurants in Palm City?

Brick Oven Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm City average of 81.

Has Brick Oven Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brick Oven Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brick Oven Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brick Oven Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brick Oven Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.