BRICK'S SMOKED MEATS
State Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Pineapple Corner
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/12/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over breading station. On prep table in prep area. Manager moved drinks Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. Employee re-washed, left in glass rack to dry. 1/3 pans on clean dish rack. Manager separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in bulk brown sugar. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler on cookline. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies observed in dish area. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5: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 beef in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-21-5:High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad cooler / flip top cooler on right side of cookline Boiled Eggs (55F); Cut Lettuce (55F); Brussels Sprouts (55F); Cooked potatoes (55F); Sliced Tomatoes (55F). Operator discarded all food in cooler and called in work order for the cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/12/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 13 dead roaches observed on 3 glue traps on floor near roof access. 7 dead roaches observed on glue trap in 2nd floor storage room. Admin Complaint
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and purse stored on soda syrup rack. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk storage bins. Manager properly stored. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 droppings observed in 2nd floor storage area near roof access. Admin Complaint
- 35A-18-4:High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed on electrical conduit at ceiling opening near roof access. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Produce wedger. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools and utensils in hand sink by back door. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump liquid into hand sink in prep area Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
- 53B-13-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cooler
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Supplies in sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep room, pepper table
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Mixer paddle onelectric panel wall, unable to sanitize Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bleach, tools dishwasher sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed allowing visibility between the men's and women's restrooms at the hand sink area under, above, and adjacent to the vanity mirrors(which are also shared with adjacent Chapter 11 Brew Pub and Smokehouse at 775 Brandon Town Center Mall) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-19: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed allowing visibility between the men's and women's restrooms at the hand sink area under, above, and adjacent to the vanity mirrors(which are also shared with adjacent Chapter 11 Brew Pub and Smokehouse at 775 Brandon Town Center Mall) **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed wall installed in restrooms but observed 2 location where opposite restroom **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).