BRUSTERS REAL ICE CREAM
9590 APPLECROSS RD, Jacksonville FL 32222 · 904 412-5569
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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APR 25
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 24 live flies in establishment: three in front kitchen area and approximately 21 by ice cream mixers and syrup cart in back kitchen.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer on pipes leading to fan unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front where milk/dairy is stored and reach in cooler used for cakes soiled with food debris. Operator stated it will be cleaned today.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust buildup. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In front kitchen, spray bottle of pink liquid stored on bottom shelf next to syrup bags. Manager removed spray bottle and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In front kitchen, spray bottle of pink liquid not labeled. Manager labeled. Also, in back kitchen on rack next to ice cream machines, spray bottle of pink liquid and spray bottle of purple liquid not labeled. Manager labeled bottles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves in front kitchen and back kitchen have food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In front kitchen in reach in cooler with milk and ice cream toppings, interior of cooler has build up of food debris. Also, interior of ice cream coolers in front kitchen have ice cream debris at bottom of coolers.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 24 live flies in establishment: three in front kitchen area and approximately 21 by ice cream mixers and syrup cart in back kitchen.
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 could be provided.
Dec 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working at front counter handled payment for guest and immediately placed gloves on to scoop ice cream without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 24 live flies in establishment: three in front kitchen area and approximately 21 by ice cream mixers and syrup cart in back kitchen.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
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 could be provided.
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. No proof could be provided.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On rack in front kitchen, red microwave stored on cardboard. Cardboard removed.
Food stored on floor. Cases of ice cream and cake on floor in walk in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean white buckets stored on rack in back kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.