The Brick Pub And Grill

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Inspections

1. Jan 22, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. There are items on the menu that are prepared undercooked and are not asterisked.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Operator stated this would be corrected in the spring with a menu revision. Send example of menu change to the North Shore Health Deparment prior to printing to verify correction.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quaternary ammonia test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Test strips were given at the time of inspection. Operator will purchase additional strips.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The 3 compartment sink is not maintained in good repair and does not hold water in each compartment.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located in the kitchen cookline are not shatter resistant or shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sinks. There is also not a sign in the bathrooms which states "Employees must wash hands before returning to work."

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Apr 1, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (asterisk) for poached eggs/eggs made to order, and hamburger patty on the brunch menu, burgers and steak on the lunch and dinner menu.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

3. Mar 25, 2024 Routine · 4 priority, 5 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - FOOD PREPARED IN PRIVATE HOME

     Cake walk-in cooler is prepared in a private home. Employee stated cake is served to customers.

     Correction: Discard food from unapproved sources.

     Code 3-201.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Walk-in cooler. Bag of raw meat stored directly on top of container of hummus, uncovered rice pilaf in the cooling process is stored under par-cooked chicken wings.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Raw meats were moved away from RTE foods.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Gumbo in deep container in walk-in cooler has not cooled within 6 hour time parameter. It was made 2 days ago and is at 61 degrees in the center.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Gumbo was voluntarily discarded.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Wiping cloth buckets were re-made at correct concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN

     The non-continuous cook process for chicken wings has no prior approval.

     Correction: Food improperly prepared shall be discarded. Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority. Discontinue non-continuous cook process until written procedures are submitted to and approved by the regulatory authority.

     Code 3-401.14 (F)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (asterisk) for poached eggs/eggs made to order, and hamburger patty on the brunch menu, burgers and steak on the lunch and dinner menu.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations in warewashing sink behind bar.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Deli slicer is visibly soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a hole or gap at the bottom of the rear delivery door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented. Place weather strip at bottom of door to prevent entry of pests.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at either of the kitchen handwashing sinks.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

4. Apr 25, 2023 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (*asterisk) for burgers and steak.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)