Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
539 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg has accumulated 423 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.3 per visit. Food contact surfaces and proper ventilation are the most frequently cited issues, appearing in 24 violations each. Fire safety inspections documented two violations: a portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location in the kitchen's dry storage area and a gauge in the red zone by the back exit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or disciplinary fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.2
violations / inspection
10.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher on floor of dry storage area in kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back exit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections39 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 8 inspections89 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg had?
- Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg find?
- Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Brick & Mortar in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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