THE BRICK
8955 SW 72 PL, Miami FL 33156
Last inspected May 10, 2024 · 3 visits since January 2024
□ 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.
JAN 24
MAY 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license renew during inspection. expiration date updated in dashboard.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed spinach dip and tomato bisque date marked 05-02-24 at walk in cooler. 8 days ago. Manager moved product to be discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed spinach dip and tomato bisque date marked 05-02-24 at walk in cooler. 8 days ago. Manager moved product to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (49F- Cold Holding); at drawer in preparation area. As per the manager less than 2 hours, she removed to walk in cooler for cooling down.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residuals at handwashing located at pizza station.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. : Observed one of the employees has a manager certificate, Carmen Alvarado 4-9-21 by Safe serve. Observed employee Fernando hired for 6 years, Gavin hired for a year. No Employees training.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at preparation area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs at oven door. Operator removed it.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all reach in coolers soiled.
Observed Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink near pizza oven.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered at reach in freezer.
May 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all reach in coolers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cooler under prep table.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink near pizza oven.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler two bags of cilantro stored in supermarket bags. Chef removed and placed in container.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license renew during inspection. expiration date updated in dashboard.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored over spring mix in reach in cooler under prep table. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler a container of pico de gallo date marked 12/29/23. Chef removed from shelf to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed pico de gallo date marked 12/29/23. Chef segregated products to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table bins cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (61F - Cold Holding); corn purée (49F - Cold Holding). As per chef were moved from walk in cooler to prep table less than 2 hours ago. Chef moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at bar area, sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to coffee utensils.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near pizza oven and bar area.
No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed approximately 15 packs of mahi mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging not cut open to thaw in walk in cooler. Chef removed to begin cutting packages to thaw properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed a gallon of oil stored on floor in dry stares.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all reach in coolers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container labeled lamb steak but had beef steak stored at reach in cooler under prep table.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cooler under prep table.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink near pizza oven.
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.