OFF THE BRICK
7280 49 ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-545-1100
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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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 floor underneath pizza oven.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024065834 | Oct 23, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2017038958 | Apr 25, 2017 | Jan 16, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris large mixer, can opener
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks of pasta made yesterday 3-3 glass reach in cooler Educated
All Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Squeeze bottle tops used for oil soiled with food debris
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Potato salad containers used for tomato sauce.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, slicer soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in white reach in cooler no date made on 9-21.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name Potato salad container inside reach in freezer
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. See stop sale. Sliced pizzas in display case not time stamped. Employee stated pizza was made at 2:30pm and time stamped item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler in kitchen are stained. Can opener soiled with food debris. Mixer heavily soiled with food debris buildup.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple containers of frozen meat sauce stored in white stand alone freezers across from walk in cooler not date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and cooked meatballs, and sliced lasagna not date marked in side walk in cooler and through reach in fridges in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Box of soybean oil stored on the floor next to rack storing single service tin to go containers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Commercially processed potato salad containers being reused to store multiple cooked and frozen food items throughout reach coolers, freezers, and walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of cooked Italian sausage stored in walk in cooler.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen are stained with black substance. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and cooked meatballs prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked in walk-in cooler.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tiles through kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is cracked behind sliding door coolers next to pizza oven and underneath three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink soiled with debris buildup. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Commercially processed potato salad containers are reused to store cooked meatballs and chicken patties.
Oct 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen are stained with black substance. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and cooked meatballs prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked in walk-in cooler.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tiles through kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is cracked behind sliding door coolers next to pizza oven and underneath three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink soiled with debris buildup. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Reach-in cooler near microwave ovens interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Commercially processed potato salad containers are reused to store cooked meatballs and chicken patties.
Oct 24, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching phone then begin preparing pizza without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor underneath pizza oven.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings behind sliding coolers next to pizza oven.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen are stained with black substance. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and cooked meatballs prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked in walk-in cooler.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tiles through kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside reach-in cooler between microwave oven and steam bain marie. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is cracked behind sliding door coolers next to pizza oven and underneath three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink soiled with debris buildup. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Reach-in cooler near microwave ovens interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Commercially processed potato salad containers are reused to store cooked meatballs and chicken patties.
Oct 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of carbon peroxide stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching phone then begin preparing pizza without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor underneath pizza oven.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach excrement on bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings behind sliding coolers next to pizza oven.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored with single-serve items on dry-storage shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in kitchen are stained with black substance. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago is soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked Italian sausage, and cooked meatballs prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance bleach not labeled. Located on front line.
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tiles through kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside reach-in cooler between microwave oven and steam bain marie. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table next to reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Sliding cooler radiator grill is broken.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall is cracked behind sliding door coolers next to pizza oven and underneath three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink soiled with debris buildup. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Reach-in cooler near microwave ovens interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Commercially processed potato salad containers are reused to store cooked meatballs and chicken patties.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in deli cooler stained.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on pizza reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on stand alone fridge/freezer near handwashing sink.
Mar 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in deli cooler stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
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. Certificate posted: Arturas Tatarunas expired on 2/18/23
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on pizza reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on stand alone fridge/freezer near handwashing sink.
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 1:31 pm inside reach in deli cooler: Potato salad 45F, Tuna salad 49F, Meatballs 47F Operator stored food items in walk in cooler. Re-temped items @ 2:35pm: Potato salad 45F, Tuna Salad 49F, Meatballs 46F
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ PPM. Operator replenished bucket to 50 PPM.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Containers of potato salad and tuna salad not date marked inside walk in cooler and reach in deli cooler.
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 operator vomiting or diarrheal event form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in deli cooler stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
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. Certificate posted: Arturas Tatarunas expired on 2/18/23
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. Emailed operator Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as a public health control procedure paperwork. Operator printed and filled the form out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked pastas and cooked Italian sausage inside walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near three compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottle as bleach.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on pizza reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of mozzarella cheese, liquid margarine, 5 gallon bucket of marinara sauce store on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on stand alone fridge/freezer near handwashing sink.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200 plus ppm corrected to 100 ppm.
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 in walk-in cooler open on the 8/16/23. Employee date marked milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on deli reach in cooler. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling sanitizer buckets inside hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written plan for pizza slices via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner near mop sink. Labeled as bleach
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee salad on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave rusted with melted plastic area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets dirty in reach in cooler by oven.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Floor and shelves soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white power not label. Employee corrected and labeled as flour.
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.