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Bruster's Real Ice Cream

B

50 E Warner Rd, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82464

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

86
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 28, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 26, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)79
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed illness policy and provided FDA form 1B. One batch freezer has been removed next to the mop sink and the flex waterlines that were connected to it are still in place and can extend to the floor. Please remove the flex lines and cap the water pipes.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Ice cream pitchers stored in the back hand washing sink. Employee removed pitchers to dishwashing.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. A bottle of dishwashing soap stored on wire shelf above the batch freezer. Employee moved the soap to proper chemical storage.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Accumulation of food debris inside the front reach-ins, on the walk-in freezer floor and racks, on shelves under prep tables. Please maintain clean.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

2025

Jun 26, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Person in charge (PIC) stated the test is scheduled. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee at the register taking an order. Employee then donned gloves without washing hands. Discussed with employee and person in charge (PIC) that hands need to be washed when switching tasks and before donning gloves to reduce risk of contamination. Employee washed hands properly and then donned new gloves. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Jan 28, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2024

Jul 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed bottles of cleaner stored on top shelf above the ice cream machines. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Discussed the risk of chemical contamination with person in charge (PIC). All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

Jan 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review,orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Travis C.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →