BRUSTERS REAL ICE CREAM
4655 GULFSTARR DR, Destin FL 32541 · 850-269-2920
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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OCT 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at all to hand sink by office desk.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021053948 | Nov 16, 2021 | Apr 6, 2022 | $400 |
| 6--2021040552 | Aug 26, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 125F (12:00-12:30) reheated - 169F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with prep table. Employee stated they do not use the sink.
No running water at hand wash sink by prep table near office.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at either sink near prep table by office and sink by ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom and at hand sink at front counter and by prep table. Provided printed hand wash signs to establishment.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster side door open.
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Inspector asked employee if there was a bathroom available for guest and her response was yes but they don't typically let the guest use the bathroom. The policy from her manager was not to allow guest to use the restroom. Observed non labeled outside bathroom door locked. Employee stated that she will begin to allow guest to ask for key to be able to allow guest to use restroom during inspectors visit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink by prep table near office does not turn on. No water at sink. Sink near ice machine left hot water faucet does not turn on.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Plastic bowls and lids stored on floor in restroom.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs 128F ( undetermined time ). Hotdogs-47F ( undetermined time )at least (10:45-2:57) maybe longer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler- Hotdogs-47F ( undetermined time ) (employee stated she came in at 10:45 today and they were already in reach in cooler) ( 10:45-2:57). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 128F ( undetermined time ). Employee stated she came in at 10:45 and they were already in hot holding. (10:45-3:00). See stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with prep table with waffle makers on it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office desk.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink by office desk.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at all to hand sink by office desk.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient 50F. Do not use until repaired or able to hold food at 41F or less.
Open dumpster side door open.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with prep table near side exit door.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sinks next to prep table and next to side exit door.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to prep table near side exit door.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in multiple reach in freezers. Bottom of reach in cooler under hot dogs soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind mop/Prep sink near ice cream hoppers.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.