Decatur, DeKalb County

THE BRICK STORE PUB

125 E COURT SQUARE DECATUR, GA 30030

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 15, 2026
City
Decatur
County
DeKalb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in the prep-top cooler. See items marked with an asterisk (***) on the temperature log.

Discussed that, except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

All affected TCS foods were discarded

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The permit was not posted in a location within the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Additionally, past due invoices for 2024 and 2025 were observed as unpaid.

Discussed that all outstanding invoices must be paid immediately and that the permit must be posted in a visible location accessible to consumers at all times.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods in prep top cooler and chef base cold hold above 41F. See items on temperature log with an asterisk***. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. All TCS foods were discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed veal gravy hot holding at 118F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at or 135°F (57°C) or above. Gravy was reheated to 171F.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine walls. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup or according to manufacturers guidelines. Ice shall not be used. Facility begin removing ice during inspection to clean ice machine

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings, short ribs, chicken salad, hummus, cooked vegetables, cut lettuce stored beyond 24 hours with no label bearing the date of preparation or discard. refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Food was discarded.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed sheet pans of chicken breast and carrots below 135F cooling on cooling rack in main kitchen at room temperature. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

  1. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Uncovered chicken and carrots were relocated to walk in cooler to cool to 70 within 2 hours. Provided just cool it flyer

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand towel and spatula stored in the handwashing sink. Observed with the person in charge that a handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 6 unlabeled spray bottles of chemical in the main kitchen, and two unlabeled spray bottles in the waiter area. Discussed with the person in charge, working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.