The Brick

1305 Hardeman Ave Ste 100, Macon, GA 31201
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Brick has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That's lower than the typical Macon restaurant, which scores around 91. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -ceiling tiles above WIC bowing -damage to moulding around 3C, exit door All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC to repair/replace.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: - buildup of grease, food debris in general in main kitchen walls on flashing, fiber reinforced plastic board, and floors. -ice buildup on floor of WIF The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to have area cleaned more often to preclude buildup.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -opened coffee stored in front bar RIC -opened gatorade bottle in prep area -aprons stored draped across can rack in main line Suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. PIC to designate separated area and maintain for use of storage of employee possessions.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: EHS observed main kitchen exterior access door unsealed around cowling as well as bolt plate unsecured from door, causing door to have an uncovered hole to exterior. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC to repair or replace door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -tray lid for tortilla chips with cracks, corners missing -damaged, cracked tubs/bins in dry rack, 3C -damaged, cracked bins in main dry storage across from WIC Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. PIC to replace affected lids.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -damaged drains on 3C sink in warewash area causing leaking, flooding of warewash area Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. PIC to repair/replace.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: EHS observed cutting boards in front of every prep top cooler in facility with significant scoring, staining despite cleaning attempts. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC to resurface or replace.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: -buildup of grease, food debris in fryer station flashing adjacent to oil -food, grease buildup on flashing of prep top coolers on main line, pizza prep, salad prep Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC to have areas cleaned, maintain.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
67
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed no soap at two of three nonadjacent handwash stations (grill, warewash area) without cleanser. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC stocked sinks. PIC to maintain.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: EHS observed tray lids on: - hot holding steam containers - WIC interior With melted corners, heat damage. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. PIC to replace affected lids.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed: - buildup of flour, grease on monitor above pizza assembly area. - buildup of rust, food debris on rack of WIC. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC to have racks, accessories cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed ceiling tiles in fryer area with grease buildup, stains. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to have tiles cleaned or replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: EHS observed lack of body-fluid kit or procedure in place for event handling. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC to obtain kit.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed buildup of mold-like substance on interior of bulk ice storage at beverage station. Equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues; EHS observed PIC empty ice machine, remove baffle for sanitizing.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: EHS observed fryer baskets with severe buildup of grease residue on metal basket area. Food contact surfaces to be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC to have baskets cleaned at greater frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: EHS observed ice scoops for bulk ice machine stored atop machine with food surface touching non-food contact surfaces. In-use utensils are to be stored in a clean, protected location. PIC to provide proper storage accomodation.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: EHS observed multiple tray lids on line, hot holding, WIC with melted corners and baked-in stains. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. PIC to replace affected lids.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed buildup of grease sufficient to cause dripping from vent surfaces in hood above fryer station. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC to have vent racks/covers cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed ceiling tiles in fryer area with grease buildup, stains. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to have tiles cleaned or replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed wall behind 3C with severe accumulation of black mold-like substance on surface of FRP. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to have wall cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
58
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brick on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brick?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Brick.

How does The Brick compare to other restaurants in Macon?

The Brick most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Macon average of 91.

Has The Brick's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Brick have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Brick 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brick is inspected around two times per year on average.