Bruster's Ice Cream

12224 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225-3006

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Bruster's Ice Cream has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Bruster's Ice Cream was last inspected on Jul 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near back door missing vacuum breaker

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash rags and to rinse spoons

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julia

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee scooping ice cream and making shakes while wearing a watch Other employee wearing a ring with stones inside, removed **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle in ice, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open containers of ice cream on walk in freezer floor

08B-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust

23-03-4

Jun 21, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling vent missing on front line above make table reach in cooler

36-36-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist

13-07-4

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing food containers in frontline Hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Secured by manger. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee with bracelet.

13-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.

16-46-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bruster's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bruster's Ice Cream on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bruster's Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bruster's Ice Cream.

How does Bruster's Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Bruster's Ice Cream most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Bruster's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bruster's Ice Cream have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bruster's Ice Cream means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bruster's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bruster's Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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