BRICK AND FIRE
1621 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32806
Last inspected Jan 2, 2025 · 12 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on ice machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023020226 | Jan 10, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $1,280 |
| 4--2023009388 | Oct 17, 2022 | May 30, 2023 | — |
| 4--2022025716 | May 16, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $800 |
| 4--2022013921 | Mar 15, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to pizza station with utensils Operator removed utensils
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled
Food stored on floor. Marinara stored in walk in floor Chicken stored floor walk in freezer Operator moved items off flooor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on side of ice machine with soiled surface Operator moved ice scoop
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in back kitchen soiled
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom at back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 small live roaches on top of dish machine. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf with clean pots. Operator removed spray bottle
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in back kitchen soiled
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
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom at back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing or damaged throughout establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in ware wash area
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing or damaged throughout establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding across from dish machine broken hole leading into wall
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by front pizza station
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top soiled ice machine bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine top of bin soiled
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects in ware wash area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved shrimp
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on ice machine
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.
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
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand wash sink Operator removed bucket from sink
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at warehouse wash hand sink Operator provided paper towels
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
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
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing or damaged throughout establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding across from dish machine broken hole leading into wall
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
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with debris in storage area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by front pizza station
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top soiled ice machine bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine top of bin soiled
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at front line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink at pizza station under the table
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler across from brick oven
Open dumpster lid.
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
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at mini bar,by front door
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
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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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
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.
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.
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
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 salmon
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.
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
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at front line
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind brick oven at frontline Per Dennis Watson next unannounced visit
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
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven is not maintaining 41F and below temperature
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce in container stored on floor of walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink at pizza station under the table
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine
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
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler across from brick oven
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
Open dumpster lid.
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
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at mini bar,by front door
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
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips
Ceiling tile missing. In back prep area across from dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/flour on ceiling tiles at cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove base on wall under dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler for pizza dough
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dirt side of dish machine
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Aug 3, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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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
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
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels uses to line cut basil containers
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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle hanging on shelf with bag in box soda
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in basin of hand sink at cook line
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or Quat test strips
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle not labeled at ware wash
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. In back prep area across from dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust/flour on ceiling tiles at cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove base on wall under dish machine
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooler for pizza dough
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dirt side of dish machine
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.