Bruster's Real Ice Cream

2475 Apalachee Pkwy Unit 109, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bruster's Real Ice Cream four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Bruster's Real Ice Cream scores about where you'd expect for a Tallahassee restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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.

53B-13-5

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at any of the hand wash sinks. Manager provided soap for one sink.

31B-03-4

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 operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above waffle maker with dust accumulation

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand washing sink right of waffle station to only read 86 F.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand washing sink left of waffle machines.

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind waffle station to have heavy food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at wall across from three compartment sink unattached from the wall.

36-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bruster's Real Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bruster's Real Ice Cream on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Bruster's Real Ice Cream most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bruster's Real Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bruster's 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 Bruster's Real Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bruster's Real Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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