Bruster's Real Ice Cream

1025 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Valrico restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of flying insect killer observed on shelf under front counter, labeled with "for use around the home only"

41-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cream paddle in hand sink by shake mixer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink near kitchen pass through window. Employee placed napkins at the sink for hand drying. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser on shelf next to 3 compartment sink stored over clean dishes. Manager moved spray bottle to chemical storage area **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled sanitizer bottle in cabinet. Manager labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed Quat sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink, only chlorine test strips available.

16-32-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed under shelving in storage area. Manager removed the roach, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in cooler

14-11-5

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of vanilla ice cream mix stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer

08B-47-4

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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 Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bruster's Real Ice Cream.

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

Bruster's Real Ice Cream most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.

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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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