BRICK AND FIRE
1621 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32806
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Marinara stored in walk in floor Chicken stored floor walk in freezer Operator moved items off flooor Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on side of ice machine with soiled surface Operator moved ice scoop Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine soiled
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to pizza station with utensils Operator removed utensils Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
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 10/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in back kitchen soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom at back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to locate and food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in back kitchen soiled
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table at can opener. Operator removed drinks Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom at back door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 small live roaches on top of dish machine. Operator removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf with clean pots. Operator removed spray bottle Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to locate and food handler training Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing or damaged throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing or damaged throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding across from dish machine broken hole leading into wall - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by front pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 10-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top soiled ice machine bin - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine top of bin soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in ware wash area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed 1 small flying insect **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink no plumbing. Hand wash has no drain or water available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time extended 6 days**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing or damaged throughout establishment
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding across from dish machine broken hole leading into wall
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk in reach in cooler with cheese and sauces. Employees removed milk Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with debris in storage area
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by front pizza station
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top soiled ice machine bin
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine top of bin soiled
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in ware wash area Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved shrimp Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on ice machine Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for pizzas. Per operator pizza made less than 2 hours and placed time mark. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided operator with form Corrected On-Site
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink no plumbing. Hand wash has no drain or water available. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink Operator removed bucket from sink Corrected On-Site
- 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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at warehouse wash hand sink Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Unable to find any food handler certificates 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. Provided operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at front line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink at pizza station under the table - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler across from brick oven - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits stored over cut celery at reach in cooler at front line across from stove - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at mini bar,by front door - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar,flour and cornmeal with no labels at dry storage area across from dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at front line
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind brick oven at frontline Per Dennis Watson next unannounced visit
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on cutting board at frontline Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven is not maintaining 41F and below temperature
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce in container stored on floor of walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink at pizza station under the table
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine
- 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 in direct contact of sugar Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler across from brick oven
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at restroom located to the left.Printed operator hand wash sign **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits stored over cut celery at reach in cooler at front line across from stove
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at mini bar,by front door
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar,flour and cornmeal with no labels at dry storage area across from dish machine
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At cabinet under drink station where coffee bags and coffee filters are stored at lobby. 1 live roach, employee cleaned and sanitized area. Per Dennis Watson next unannounced visit
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage,grilledonions,ricotta,sauce,mozzarella,ham,chicken,hamburger,salmon,pork,shredded chicken, cut tomatoes.All items were temping between 47F-63F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage,grilledonions,ricotta,sauce,mozzarella,ham,chicken,hamburger,salmon,pork,shredded chicken, cut tomatoes.All items were temping between 47F-63F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles stored on storage rack at front line Observed chemical bottle stored on hose attached the bagged sodas at back kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caprese Benedict on brunch menu does not have indicator for the poach egg and the smoked salmonWarning Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Printed food employee reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Brunch menu does not have a consumer advisory for Caprese Benedict and smoked salmon. Printed consumer advisory **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
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 8/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back prep area across from dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/flour on ceiling tiles at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove base on wall under dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler for pizza dough - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dirt side of dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
21
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back prep area across from dish machine
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/flour on ceiling tiles at cook line
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove base on wall under dish machine
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink at ware wash area 1 dead roach on clean side drain board at dish machine 1 dead roach on top of chemical bottle at ware wash area 1 dead roach on wall at ware wash area 1 dead roach on floor under ware wash area 1 dead roach on counter under soda fountain machine at server area by dining room Total 6 dead roaches Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler for pizza dough
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dirt side of dish machine
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching ready to pizza crust with bare hand Corrective action taken
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects at hand sink at ware wash area 1 flying insect at cook line 3 flying insects at ware wash area 1 flying insect in back area by kitchen exit door 2 flying insects in cabinet under soda fountain machine at server area by dining area 1 flying insects in pass way between back prep area and front cook line Total 10 flying insects Admin Complaint
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels uses to line cut basil containers Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on brick wall of pizza oven at front counter cook line 2 live roaches on wall under 1 compartment sink by walk in cooler Total 4 live roaches Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle hanging on shelf with bag in box soda Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided form Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in basin of hand sink at cook line Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips
- 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. Provided form
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle not labeled at ware wash Corrected On-Site
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank by small bar area near front door Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).