BRUSTERS REAL ICE CREAM
3501 G PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-679-3652
Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
3 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station on front counter inaccessible due to no water.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food manager certificate onsite.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station on front counter with no water.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding near point of sale system peeling away from wall.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor of walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge move water on to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk at front counter missing date mark. Employee thinks previous employee opened.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired March 2023. Discussed with person in charge.
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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of current training for some food employees present. Food employee hired over 60 days.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of food stored on floor walk-in freezer.
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.