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GeorgiaClayton County Jonesboro

Brusters Real Ice Cream

7181 MOUNT ZION BLVD , JONESBORO, GA 30236 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
80 / 100 · Good
Last inspected August 31, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 85

Most recent inspection (August 31, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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B80August 31, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A95October 3, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Upon arrival, observed no paper towels at handsinks. Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: individual, disposable towels. COS: Had PIC place paper towels at handsink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed incorrect inspection report dated 7/23/2024 posted in public display. Advised PIC the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
C77September 5, 20258 violations

Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed 1 container whole milk stored in cooler overnight with temperature of 44F in reach-in-cooler at front-food service. Advised PIC Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Had PIC discard container of whole milk.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed bottle of quat tablets stored above clean dishes on same rack. Advised PIC poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. COS: Had PIC relocate bottle of quat tablets.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”
CriticalRepeatPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

Observed leak (on handle unit) at the designated handwash sink near the front service area. Observed leak at handle unit for 3-Compartment sink as well. Advised PIC that a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(a) - plumbing system, approved (p)”
Critical (supporting)Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting.

Observed no employee health reporting at time of inspection. Advised PIC food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Upon arrival, observed no soap at multiple handsinks in main kitchen. Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Had PIC place soap at all handsinks.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatHot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

Upon Arrival, Observed no hot water at handsink nearest to front-food service. Advised PIC water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures. Advised PIC water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures. COS: PIC manually turned on hot water.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed no permit posted in public display at time of inspection. Advised PIC post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. COS: Had PIC relocate food service permit.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”
RoutineRepeatFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed reach-in-cooler measuring 43.5F at front-food service area. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”
B82September 23, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed food employee place hand in pocket and then proceed to handle ice cream mix without hand-washing step in-between. Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had food employee cease, prep, and wash hands.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
CriticalRepeatPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

Observed leak (on handle unit) at the designated handwash sink near the front service area. Advised PIC that a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteResponse procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Observed expired vomit/fecal response kit dated: 10/21 at time of inspection. Advised PIC Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
Critical (supporting)Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

Upon Arrival, Observed water manually shut off at handsink nearest to front-food service. Advised PIC water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures. Advised PIC water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed walk-in-cooler with ambient air temperature of 46F. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. COS: Walk-in-Cooler ambient air temperature dropped down to 41F.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”
RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior portion of Reach-In-Cooler in the front service area with excessive debris and residue in need of cleaning. Also, Observed accumulated debris on fan in Walk-In-Cooler. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
A92July 23, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalPlumbing installed; proper backflow devices.

Observed leak at the designated handwash sink near the front service area. Advised PIC that a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteCertified food protection manager.

Upon arrival, observed CFSM certificate not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view at all times. COS: PIC placed current CFSM certificate in public view.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior portion of cold-wells in the front service area with excessive debris and residue in need of cleaning. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed walls in need of cleaning throughout facility. Advised PIC that physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean walls of the facility.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-031-002107. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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