Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BRICKHOUSE PIZZA

1135 MISSOURI AVE N · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 5, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3174330
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7832176
DBPR license6217830

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 5, 2022 12:38 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 6, 2022 4:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#7High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bismol in reach in 2 door cooler not the last of the deli cooler. Operator moved to separate employee location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license displayed 2-1-22. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sliced cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches in shelving deli reach in cooler on cook line. 1 live roach in deli cooler. 17 live roaches under cutting board on deli cooler. 1 live roach on hinge of deli cooler door. 3 live in motor area of deli reach in cooler. 3 live roach on 3 compartment sink on dish dry rack. 6 live roaches in garbage can area in lobby 1 live roach under cash register drawer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed on dry storage single use containers shelf above the microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sliced tomatoes were a stop sale due to live roaches on the product. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate11-01-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).Educated operator and will send the big 6 to him. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Mixer head soiled with debris **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator put out paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator obtained soap for hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled it as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located up front above the printer and phone area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in cut tomatoes at 41F. 6 dead roaches inside deli cooler and 2 dead roaches on 2 door reach in cooler. 2 dead roaches in motor area of deli reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches in motor area of reach in cooler to the left of the deli reach in cooler. 2 dead roaches under dry storage shelf. 2 dead roaches on top of shelf with the phone and printer on it. 2 dead roaches on floor next to garbage can area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. In microwave at front of kitchen interior soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler accumulation of debris. Gaskets on walk in cooler soiled with mold like debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken poppers and beef in reach in freezer to the right of the cook line we're not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.wet mop outside back door in mop bucket. Operator hung mop up properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.