Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine

Last inspected:

3501 G Ponce De Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Overview

Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine has been cited for 40 violations across 16 inspections since January 2022, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations and food contact surface issues have been recurring findings. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on September 18, 2025 for 18 violations including three intermediate-priority violations involving hand washing, food contact surfaces, and food handling procedures. An Administrative complaint was recommended following a September 2023 inspection. A fire safety violation was documented on May 23, 2018 — a rear exit blocked by boxes — noted as a reporting-only item at that time. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied after zero violations were found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
40Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 2.5 violations / inspection 2.5 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by boxes.

Inspector: GOSAI, MATT

Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine last inspected?
Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine?
The most frequently cited violations at Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine had?
Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine find?
Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected on September 29, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine ever been shut down?
No, Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Brusters Real Ice Cream in Saint Augustine operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Bruster's (2018).

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