Bruster's Ice Cream, 20303 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRUSTER'S ICE CREAM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20303 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3916030
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 3/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Exterior.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
7/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle not properly labeled.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.(front)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(front)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented can.(1)
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/06/11.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a cup stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(water spigot outside)
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
10/21/2010Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(small plastic spoons)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixture that require the use of water.(cold water by waffle station)
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(ice cream scoop)
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.(raid spray)
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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