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Brusters Real Ice Cream

4655 Gulfstarr Dr, Destin, FL 32541
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Brusters Real Ice Cream appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Brusters Real Ice Cream was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Destin restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 125F (12:00-12:30) reheated - 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with prep table. Employee stated they do not use the sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at either sink near prep table by office and sink by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink by prep table near office.
27-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Plastic bowls and lids stored on floor in restroom.
25-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom and at hand sink at front counter and by prep table. Provided printed hand wash signs to establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster side door open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Inspector asked employee if there was a bathroom available for guest and her response was yes but they don't typically let the guest use the bathroom. The policy from her manager was not to allow guest to use the restroom. Observed non labeled outside bathroom door locked. Employee stated that she will begin to allow guest to ask for key to be able to allow guest to use restroom during inspectors visit. **Warning**
32-24-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink by prep table near office does not turn on. No water at sink. Sink near ice machine left hot water faucet does not turn on.
29-08-4
50
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs 128F ( undetermined time ) . Hotdogs-47F ( undetermined time )at least (10:45-2:57) maybe longer.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler- Hotdogs-47F ( undetermined time ) (employee stated she came in at 10:45 today and they were already in reach in cooler) ( 10:45-2:57). See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 128F ( undetermined time ) . Employee stated she came in at 10:45 and they were already in hot holding. (10:45-3:00). See stop sale **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office desk. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by office desk. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at all to hand sink by office desk.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with prep table with waffle makers on it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 50F. Do not use until repaired or able to hold food at 41F or less.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster side door open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
30
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by prep table.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cones stored on floor under front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust near hot water tank.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brusters Real Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brusters Real Ice Cream on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brusters Real Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brusters Real Ice Cream.

How does Brusters Real Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Brusters Real Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Brusters Real Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brusters Real 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 Real Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brusters Real Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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