The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille

414 B Reid Ave, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Port St. Joe facility scores 84, putting The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6 dozen half shell oysters at 48 F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waitress station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer rigate,
08B-38-4
Basic - Shucked clams/mussels/oysters received at greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 6 dozen half shell oysters at 48 F Cook trashed the oysters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-25-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook corrected the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food prepared made at Different restaurant not of the same owner. Observe 18 key lime pies ,7 banana pudding, 4 pumpkin Biscoff, 10 Homemade Italian love cake. Made at cone head which is a different owner.
01A-03-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed homemade dessert in the establishment from a different restaurant not of the same owner. Observe 18 key lime pies ,7 banana pudding, 4 pumpkin Biscoff, 10 Homemade Italian love cake. Made at cone head which is a different owner.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half shells oysters 45 F and container of raw shrimp 47 F .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a full container of raw shrimp dated 9-13-25 at 47 F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in the closet storage area. Cooking oil was removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Shucked clams/mussels/oysters received at greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 10 Dozen of raw half shells oysters at 45 F reach in cooler in the kitchen.
03A-25-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam hinged lid container.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 6 buckets seafood thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
29
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed post mix on the floor by the post mix and case of bottle water on the floor in the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line.
21-38-4
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water handled in disrepair at the employee hand sink in the kitchen area. Observed two door standup reach in cooler gasket in total disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water handled in disrepair at the employee hand sink in the kitchen area. Observed two door standup reach in cooler gasket in total disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. container (1) half shell oyster 54 F container (2) half shell oyster 57 F ribeye steak 54 F Alfredo sauce 47 F ground beef 46 F mahi 47 F baby back rib 57 F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food items container (1) half shell oyster 54 F container (2) half shell oyster 57 F ribeye steak 54 F Alfredo sauce 47 F ground beef 46 F mahi 47 F baby back rib 57 F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the drink machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, by the three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single serving cup inside of a container of lemon pepper.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water handled in disrepair at the employee hand sink in the kitchen area. Observed two door standup reach in cooler gasket in total disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases if onion rings sweet potato fries,potato tater barrel,mahi,on the freezer floor.
08B-38-4
50
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed, next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed hand sink haven't been reinstalled back in it's original location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed employee hand sink has been reinstalled but observed drain pipe not connected to the drain line and water is running on the floor. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed, next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed hand sink haven't been reinstalled back in it's original location. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bag of oysters from Monday at 45 F in the reach in cooler in the storage area.
03A-02-5
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. Had operator setup sanitizer in the three compartment sink until dished machine is working correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bag of oysters from Monday at 45 F in the reach in cooler in the storage area.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed, next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed backpack setting inside employee hand sink.
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. Gave a raw oyster Advisory to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the ice chute of the drink machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container with a lid above a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, watch and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer,observed box of swai, fries.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in the storage area.
05-09-4
27
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
36-36-4
78
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille.

How does The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille 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 The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.