Brusters Ice Cream

20303 Bruce B Down Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Brusters Ice Cream has been inspected three times since 2022. Brusters Ice Cream was last inspected on Apr 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Brusters Ice Cream's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust soiled fan guards in the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at all hand sinks

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator

11-27-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled drinks and container of caramel on floor in walk-in cooler

08B-47-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 9 cases of mold like substance on and in thefood edible cake decorations. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

01B-07-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any of the hand sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand sink in back. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some of the ice cream not labeled. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in the freezer with no covers on the ice cream. **Warning**

08B-12-5

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 9 cases of edible cake decorations with mold like substance on and in the box. **Warning**

08B-20-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired on 2-1-22. Operator printed the new license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an open bottle of water stored in the prep area. **Warning**

12B-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the back of the kitchen with debris. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream cones stored on the floor. Operator moved the cones on the shelf. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler racks with debris and mold like substance. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins and silverware stored on the floor. **Warning**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brusters Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brusters Ice Cream on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brusters Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brusters Ice Cream.

How does Brusters Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Brusters Ice Cream most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Brusters Ice Cream have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brusters Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brusters Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brusters Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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