CANTON, Cherokee County

Bruster's Ice Cream

6870 HICKORY RD CANTON, GA 30114

Food
Latest score
96
Dec 4, 2025
City
CANTON
County
Cherokee
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 964 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed debris accumulation on floor of walk in freezer. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a rate that precludes debris accumulation. Must clean more frequently.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant rust accumulation on shelves above 3 compartment sink. Also observed mold-like accumulation on silicone behind prep sink and silicone behind 3 comp sink. Also observed rust / residue accumulation on top of safe next to prep sink. Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must clean.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cracked floor tiles and cracked wall near side door. Also observed cove basing in disrepair near side door. Physical facility must be kept in a state of good repair. Must fix.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant debris accumulation behind machines / to the left of the mop sink. Physical facility must be cleaned at a rate that keeps it clean. Must clean more frequently.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an expired CFSM certificate posted in the facility, it expired 3/2024.

Corrective action: Remove the expired certificate from the facility. The CFSM should enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass the exam and obtain a new certificate by 11/27/2024.

511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf)

  1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

  2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.

  3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate.

  4. The certification is not transferable between persons.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups without handles stored in bulk containers of nuts and chocolate pieces.

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

Corrective action: Remove cups from the containers and use scoops with handles

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the food and debris accumulated on the inside of the prep top reach-in cooler, the walk-in cooler, the walk-in freezer, and the reach-in freezer.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Corrective action: Thoroughly clean all surfaces of the coolers and freezers. Clean as often as needed to maintain clean equipment.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wall and coved basing in disrepair at entrance of side door (below circuit box).

Corrective action: Make necessary repairs to this area.