Brick House Eatery, 190 N Jefferson St, Monticello, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRICK HOUSE EATERY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 190 N Jefferson St, Monticello, FL 32344
License #: 4300165
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelves underneath and near fryers.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed bulk bag of granulated sugar on floor.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed water damaged and bulging ceiling tiles in back dry storage room and back dining room.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked cups on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed on edge below hood filters.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in dry storage area reach in cooler. Observed dairy, produce and deli salads held within cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen handwash sink.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Observed styrofoam cups, portion cups and assorted other single service items on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed food debris in 2 door reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed uncooked bacon held at cookline at 67°F but out less than 6 hours.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed brown liquid in bottom of reach in cooler in dry storage and food debris and mildew-like buildup in bottom of kitchen reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta salad prepared on Friday per staff in kitchen reach in cooler with no date mark.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear yellowish substance in unlabeled spray bottle at front counter.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed at table top beneath flat top grill in kitchen.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed under all equipment and tables in kitchen.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of toasters and oven in kitchen.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Observed on both the reach-in freezer and double door reach-in cooler in the kitchen area.
  • Basic - Interior of toasters have heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inspector unable to locate ambient thermometer in "Coca-Cola" reach-in cooler in back storage/prep area. Observed unopened packages of sour cream, deli meats and salads, milk, heavy cream cheese and produce stored within cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed tube of ground beef in prep sink in kitchen at 71°F with no running water over it and staff stated it had been in sink since about 11am.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Observed license with DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired June 1, 2014.
  • High Priority - 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. Upon entering kitchen, observed employee with no gloves on handle cut lettuce and tomato with bare hands to add to sandwich being prepared at make station. Observed employee put on gloves when he realized inspector was present and observed establishment has gloves for use within kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over an open container of pangasius with no lid or protective covering in double door reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tube of ground beef thawing in prep sink in kitchen since about 11am at 71°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on sides of ice machine at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed stained cutting boards at make station in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed brown bar mat stored in basin of handwash sink at the front counter.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 2 employees in the kitchen engaged in food production and 2 wait staff at the front of the house with CFM not present. At end of inspection, one kitchen staff member had left. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at bar.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed the following items on dry storage room floor: 2 bulk bags of flour, one bulk bag of granulated sugar, one bulk bag of uncooked rice, 2 bulk bags of onions and 2 partial bulk bags of onions and a case of bags of hush puppy mix.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed water damaged and bulging ceiling tiles in dining room off of hallway leading to restroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open beverage can on prep table near cutting boards and toaster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage can on prep table in kitchen next to in use knives, cutting boards and toaster.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink from an open can drink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed grease and food debris accumulated under fryers and underneath table where flat top grill is located.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in dry storage room over loaves of bread.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed on both doors of double door reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter blend margarine on prep table near toasters in kitchen at 73°F but out about 3.5 hours. Staff moved butter to cooler but butter blend was still in use. At end of inspection, observed temperature at 67°F.
  • High Priority - 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. Observed employee touch and slice toast with bare hands, no gloves, and place toast on plate for immediate customer service. Inspector educated staff. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed shell eggs stored over fish filets and shrimp.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Boston butt in reach in cooler in back area and observed pasta salad in reach in cooler in kitchen, both made 2 days prior per staff and both not date marked.
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in dry food storage area off of back dining room. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed on double door reach in cooler unit in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open can of soda on prep table behind bowl of precooked chicken intended for chicken salad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in dry food storage area off of back dining room. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed on double door reach in cooler unit in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on reach in cooler containing salad dressings at front counter. Also observed soiled interior door frame. **Warning**
  • High Priority - 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. Observed employee slicing onions without gloves on for chicken salad which was not going to be cooked to 145°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. By end of inspection, observed 4 employees in kitchen area and 2 wait staff in dining area with establishment CFM not present. CFM on record for establishment works caterings and with establishment as needed. Operator stated he will seek CFM certification. This violation must be corrected by December 16, 2013. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
10/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in door of reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Left on perpetration table near reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Right side of hood filters.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near tea urns in server area.
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Also built up with grease.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On main cook line in kitchen.
12/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9-3-2012.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OLIVES, AND COOKING OIL IN DRY STORAGE.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. SHELL EGGS OVER SALAD DRESSING IN REACH-IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing.
  • Critical - Observed food improperly stored under hand soap dipenser. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. POTATOES
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. CUPS UNDER HAND TOWELS. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; fry oil on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; chicken next to fries.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; french toast batter 69F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; omelete 125F
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
11/4/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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