Brick Tops
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
Brick Tops appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.
Brick Tops' latest score of 50 falls below the Naples average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee making a lemon twist in a beverage with bare hands. Educated operator about barehanded contact and options for compliance.
09-19-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
09-01-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In kitchen observed one dented can of tomato sauce. Operator segregated can from inventory.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In Walk in cooler observed dover sole in Reduced Oxygen Packaging. Per operator it was packaged within the hour. Educated operator on new rules for special processes.Operator removed from packaging completely. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two working bins in kitchen preparation area with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In kitchen observed one dented can of tomato sauce. Operator segregated can from inventory.
08B-20-4
50
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, observed cooked eggs being stored under raw shell eggs. Operator rearranged products. This is a repeat violation from 4-29-25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked lobster being thawed in standing water. Operator removed lobster. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp 50F cold hold, chopped tomatoes 55F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed bags of ice around food products. Observed Cream 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned cream with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw hamburger stored behind container of ready to eat cheese. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with soiled apron. Employee changed apron.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
45
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the wait staff sink used to dump ice. Operator cleared the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed them missing a hand wash sink in their walk in cooler where they grind beef.
31A-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls left in seasoning containers at the server area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler/Freezer. Operator placed them off the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground/comminuted beef stored over whole muscle beef on cook line. Operator adjusted order to correct placement. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by sushi prep station. Operator stocked soap after being advised. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Found on floor of bar area. Operator moved bucket with sanitizer to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on side of soiled sink. Operator advised for proper storage of in use utensils between cooking processes. Operator removed and replaced tongs with clean, sanitized tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on rack of dish washing area. Operator advised need for proper drying before stacking and storage.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees handling food and ready to eat food wearing watches and bracelets. Operator advised and employees removed articles. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signage of designated hand washing sink behind bar area. Operator advised of need to have sign displayed.
31B-04-4
61
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed large dish machine in back only reaching 127F. Operator reset booster and now reaching 161F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans in dish area. Operator rewashing dishes and placing for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
70
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Mar 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cook line. Operator placed in holder to keep off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
90
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles not labeled with common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in dish area. Repeat 9/14/2022. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
86
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw oysters. Operator added to menu and replaced all current menus with corrected ones. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates next to hand wash sink exposed to contamination from splash. Operator moved plates for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on bread drawer handle. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in dish wash area.
24-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brick Tops last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brick Tops on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brick Tops?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brick Tops.
How does Brick Tops compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Brick Tops most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Brick Tops' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brick Tops have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brick Tops means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brick Tops inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brick Tops is inspected around three times per year on average.
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