Bruster's Ice Cream, 12224 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRUSTER'S ICE CREAM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12224 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225-3006
License #: 2613338
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In front service area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Left one. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee assembling ice cream cookies with bare hands. Discussed this with manager and he discarded them voluntarily. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spray bottle of cleaner, on kit hen prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by boxes, kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - 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's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working at time of inspection.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Handling waffle cones with bare hands when removing from waffle iron, corrective action discussed proper procedure.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Stored under prep table with single service items, corrective action removed spray bottle.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm, triple sink. Corrected On Site. 50 ppm.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser/handwash sign lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front ice cream area.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In oreo crumbles by front service window. Corrected On Site. Moved handle up.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Multiple cakes in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda syrup boxes. Corrected On Site. Rechained.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rack, entrance to front area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In toppings in middle coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in back room. Corrected On Site. Moved.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Cleaned.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. By waffle irons.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 350 ppm, triple sink. Corrected On Site. 90 ppm.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cakes in walk in freezer.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro / no original certificate of employee food safety training available. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on the floor./ inside walk in cooler & walk in freezer.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro/ no original certificate available.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./ milk container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. I/ paper towel dispenser with paper towel above rinse sink for utensils.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./ back food preparation area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. / handwashing faucet heavily with calcium./ hallway handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black residue like mildew in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory./ hallway handsink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation./ in the wringer.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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