Brandon, Hillsborough County

BRICK'S SMOKED MEATS

459 BRANDON TOWN CENTER DR #775, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Oct 8, 2025
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 24098614

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24098612

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Ice chute at soda fountain has pink slimy buildup.

31A-09-4

Detail 24098613

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives in hand sink by smoker. Spray bottle in hand sink at bar. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24098611

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 new hires, no reporting agreement on file. Emailed agreement to manager. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 24098609

Basic - 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 thawed salmon in unopened salmon portions in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24098615

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on flip top cooler cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24098610

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spritzing solution for brisket in an unlabeled spray bottle. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-62-1

Detail 23778478

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23778479

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. Employee re-washed, left in glass rack to dry. 1/3 pans on clean dish rack. Manager separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Employee separated to air dry. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23765936

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies observed in dish area. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23765940

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-21-5

Detail 23765943

High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad cooler / flip top cooler on right side of cookline Boiled Eggs (55F); Cut Lettuce (55F); Brussels Sprouts (55F); Cooked potatoes (55F); Sliced Tomatoes (55F). Operator discarded all food in cooler and called in work order for the cooler. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23765939

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23765944

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over breading station. On prep table in prep area. Manager moved drinks Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23765938

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. Employee re-washed, left in glass rack to dry. 1/3 pans on clean dish rack. Manager separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23765942

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23765941

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 touching in bulk brown sugar. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23765937

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler on cookline. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 23428036

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23428038

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23428037

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

Dec 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

35A-04-4

Detail 23425773

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 droppings observed in 2nd floor storage area near roof access. Admin Complaint

35A-18-4

Detail 23425779

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed on electrical conduit at ceiling opening near roof access. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23425774

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Produce wedger. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23425781

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools and utensils in hand sink by back door. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23425776

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump liquid into hand sink in prep area Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23425780

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23425775

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23425784

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. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23425778

Intermediate - 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. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 23425782

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 13 dead roaches observed on 3 glue traps on floor near roof access. 7 dead roaches observed on glue trap in 2nd floor storage room. Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 23425770

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and purse stored on soda syrup rack. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23425772

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23425771

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23425777

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in bulk storage bins. Manager properly stored. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 23425783

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22806346

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 22806348

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Supplies in sink

10-20-4

Detail 22806347

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22490230

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

31A-09-4

Detail 22490231

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bleach, tools dishwasher sink Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22490228

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep room, pepper table

10-20-4

Detail 22490229

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-02-4

Detail 22490232

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Mixer paddle onelectric panel wall, unable to sanitize Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-04-4

Detail 22138013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed allowing visibility between the men's and women's restrooms at the hand sink area under, above, and adjacent to the vanity mirrors(which are also shared with adjacent Chapter 11 Brew Pub and Smokehouse at 775 Brandon Town Center Mall) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-19: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed allowing visibility between the men's and women's restrooms at the hand sink area under, above, and adjacent to the vanity mirrors(which are also shared with adjacent Chapter 11 Brew Pub and Smokehouse at 775 Brandon Town Center Mall) Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed wall installed in restrooms but observed 2 location where opposite restroom Time Extended

Jun 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 22066992

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed allowing visibility between the men's and women's restrooms at the hand sink area under, above, and adjacent to the vanity mirrors(which are also shared with adjacent Chapter 11 Brew Pub and Smokehouse at 775 Brandon Town Center Mall) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-19: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed allowing visibility between the men's and women's restrooms at the hand sink area under, above, and adjacent to the vanity mirrors(which are also shared with adjacent Chapter 11 Brew Pub and Smokehouse at 775 Brandon Town Center Mall) Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22066991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on on can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-19: Observed old food debris stored on can opener Time Extended

May 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 7Total: 7

32-04-4

Detail 21999332

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed allowing visibility between the men's and women's restrooms at the hand sink area under, above, and adjacent to the vanity mirrors(which are also shared with adjacent Chapter 11 Brew Pub and Smokehouse at 775 Brandon Town Center Mall) Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21999328

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing in dry storage room Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21999329

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21999331

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knifes stored between cookline reachin coolers Corrected- observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21999330

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on on can opener Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21999326

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed straws stored on floor in dry storage room Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21999327

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Warning

Apr 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 21938503

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: No employee training at time of callback inspection Admin Complaint

36-36-4

Detail 21938504

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed missing in dry storage area Time Extended

Feb 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21776860

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container stored over hand sink in back kitchen adjacent to back door Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21776862

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

36-36-4

Detail 21776861

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing in dry storage area Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21776855

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21776857

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected-on employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21776856

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at back prep kitchen adjacent to back door Corrected -observed employee post hand washing sign Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21776858

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo cups stored on floor in dry storage Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21776859

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil on cookline Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.