The Bricks
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, The Bricks has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The Bricks' latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held out at 57F over night. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter held in room temperature for 24 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu not identified as raw ingredient. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Devin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
50
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front cooks line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in salt.
14-01-5
78
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
78
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus date marked 10/20/23 and 10/27/23.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Hummus date marked 10/20/23 and 10/27/23..
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk in cooler. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
58
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near handwash sink in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink at front counter area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal pans on drying rack in dish area.
16-46-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bricks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bricks on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bricks?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Bricks.
How does The Bricks compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Bricks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Bricks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bricks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Bricks 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 The Bricks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bricks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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