THE BRICK COFFEE HOUSE
THE BRICK COFFEE HOUSE located in JACKSONVILLE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.7/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
214 Hogan Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10952378
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By tables in dining
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One door comes off when opens in prep cooler Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By prep table where slicer is
- 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave, cleaned by employee Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Red line broken, in prep reach in cooler
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart by hand sink front counter, inside warmer too, also exterior of bulk sugar, gasket in box freezer Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler, also vent Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in mop sink
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee handle dirty dishes then washed hands only for 7 seconds, explained to him and he washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One at front counter and one by oven,
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Half and half opened on 8/6, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut lettuce and tomatoes at 7am, it's 11am they area 50f employee rearranged **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut lettuce and tomatoes above the fill line in prep cooler, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 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. For one new employee
- 05-14-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. For cut tomatoes and lettuce
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Cooking veggies with margarine
Inspection Date: 2/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883828
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Some corners with building up,
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on one door cooler not sealing well
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart under warmer, gaskets in box freezer, employee cleaned gaskets Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm, employee added more chl and it's 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 10 ppm, employee added more chl, 100 ppm
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked something from floor then grabbed milk, explained to her and she washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f shredded cheese siting on ice, explained to her and she added more ice **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday early morning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at front counter
Inspection Date: 11/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883328
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790155
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By sitting area
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above lids, front counter, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bag, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart under warmer, exterior of egg cooking pan, front counter Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vent in upright cooler Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on shelf above cold cuts, upright cooler,
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On table, employee placed it in bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in back prep area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pitcher with water, explained to her and she stopped Corrected On-Site
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Anvi Dave too test on 4-10-19 Warning
Inspection Date: 2/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8493345
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink by coffee machine, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart by ice machine Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum trays on storage shelf, employee inverted them Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counter, employee placed it in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chl in bucket, employee added more, 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar, mgr wrote name Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by ice machine Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One removed by employee Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f cold cut above fill line in prep unit, she rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 100f in cooler at 40f, placed another one Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer used yesterday
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine, mgr write name on Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Partial date, could not tell and employees did know when it was changed
Inspection Date: 9/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388465
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for soup is cracked, employee changed it Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door unit where milk is at Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sugar big container Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting onion without washing, explained to her
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays on store shelf, top one
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container with white powder
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One at front counter
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23 Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f sausage, grits in warmer, employee reheated them to 165f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm, test strip very dark and then turning white, employee diluted it to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Friday
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed one Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Undercooks eggs, gave one to post Corrected On-Site