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Bruster's Ice Cream

995 LOVETT RD , STATESBORO, GA 30458 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

A
90 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 4, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 89

Most recent inspection (June 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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A90June 4, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineNo bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed.

Observed food handler making waffle cones with her bare hands. CA- when prepping ready- to-eat food employee must have on gloves.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed soda nozzles soaking in sanitizing solution from previous shift. CA- Soda nozzles must be removed from sanitizing solution after being cleaned. Clean nozzles manually to sight.

−1 point · Cited as “null”
A91November 14, 20255 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving menu & labeling, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed canned sweet potatoes outside original container without a label or expiration date.

−3 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineRepeatSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed single service items not protected from contamination.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed food debris and build up on shelves and equipment.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
RoutineRepeatPhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed food debris on WIF.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed personal foods stored in WIC next to facility foods. COS: PIC moved foods.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”
B85May 8, 20257 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Thermometers provided and accurate.

Observed walk in freezer and reach in cooler without internal thermometers.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”
RoutineRepeatFood stored covered.

Observed uncovered toppings in walk in cooler.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution or dirty towel container when not in use.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)”
RoutineSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed single service items not protected from contamination.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed food debris and build up on shelves and equipment.

−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)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed food debris on bottom of reach in cooler.

−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 food debris on floors throughout 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)”
A96September 18, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.

RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed toppings uncovered in the RIC. COS: PIC corrected.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
B84May 15, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed milk cold holding at 45F. COS: Milk discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed hand washing station without soap. COS: PIC replaced soap.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed reach-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 49F.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”
B89November 7, 20233 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed milk cold holding above 41F in front food serve area. COS: PIC discarded item.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized ice scoop before storing properly with handle above food product.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed damaged/heavily stained ceiling tiles in the front food service.

−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-016-000054. 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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