Bruster's Real Ice Cream

9345 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “restriction-presence and use”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Glendale average 97, so Bruster's Real Ice Cream trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee who was taking an order at the register with gloved hands. Employee was observed handling money and touching the cash register. After the employee finished at the register, the employee was observed to then grab an ice cream cone with the same gloves without removing the gloves and washing their hands first. Notified employee of the need to remove gloves and wash hands anytime that contamination to the hands occurs, such as when handling money. Employee threw away the ice cream cone (see embargo form) and removed their gloves and washed their hands prior to grabbing new clean gloves and handling the ice cream cone. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks
2-301.14
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of pesticide stored near the cleaning chemicals by the mop sink. Discussed with person in charge that pesticides can only be applied by a certified pest control specialist. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. **2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. **
7-202.11
78
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of pesticide stored near the cleaning chemicals by the mop sink. Discussed with person in charge that pesticides can only be applied by a certified pest control specialist. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
90

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 Jun 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “restriction-presence and use” 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 Glendale?

Bruster's Real Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

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.