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Brusters Real Ice Cream

3501 G Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Brusters Real Ice Cream has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.

Among St. Augustine restaurants, the typical score is 81; Brusters Real Ice Cream is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station on front counter inaccessible due to no water. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certificate onsite. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on front counter with no water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding near point of sale system peeling away from wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor of walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge move water on to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in bathroom.
31B-04-4
58
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk at front counter missing date mark. Employee thinks previous employee opened.
02C-03-5
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of current training for some food employees present. Food employee hired over 60 days.
53B-13-5
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired March 2023. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of food stored on floor walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training onsite. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: No proof of food handler training onsite. Must have food handler training for food employees by next unannounced inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90

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 Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brusters Real Ice Cream.

How does Brusters Real Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Brusters Real Ice Cream most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brusters Real Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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