BRUSTER'S REAL ICE CREAM

With 3 inspections documented, BRUSTER'S REAL ICE CREAM maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in VALRICO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1025 East Bloomingdale Avenue
Florida, 33596
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937263

  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of flying insect killer observed on shelf under front counter, labeled with "for use around the home only"
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cream paddle in hand sink by shake mixer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink near kitchen pass through window. Employee placed napkins at the sink for hand drying. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776216

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed under shelving in storage area. Manager removed the roach, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on reach in cooler
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser on shelf next to 3 compartment sink stored over clean dishes. Manager moved spray bottle to chemical storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed Quat sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink, only chlorine test strips available.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled sanitizer bottle in cabinet. Manager labeled the bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541067

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.