Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bruster's Real Ice Cream appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Build up in RIC and on shelving used to dry clean dishes

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Employee items on shelving in WIC stored above food product

1200-23-01-.06(3)(e)

Jan 2, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

7 minor violations.

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In-use utensil; properly stored

Inspector notes: Scoops stored in sanitizer water at 10 ppm of chlorine.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Bulk container of granulated white powder stored on prep table beside walk in freezer does not have a label.

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: No QA or chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice cream buildup on the bottom of the ice cream freezers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ice buildup on fan unit and corner wall in walk in freezer.

Most recent inspection posted

Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report not posted.

Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act

Inspector notes: “No Smoking” signs or the international “No Smoking” symbol are NOT conspicuously posted at every entrance.

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 Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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 three 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.

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