A99
BRUSTERS REAL ICE CREAM & HOT DOGS #1
17029 KENTON DR, Cornelius, NC 28031
Push Carts · NC permit/State ID 2060040925
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedApr 29, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceNov 22, 2022
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Nov 22, 2022Higher is betterApr 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 29, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspected at Bruster's Ice Cream (Commissary), 17029 Kenton Dr., Cornelius.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed griddle and griddle press heavily rusted during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary.
Mar 15, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS did not observe any TCS foods being stored or prepared on truck during inspection.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed water bottles being stored directly on the floor during inspection. CDI - PIC placed riser under water bottles.
0 pts.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed griddle and griddle press heavily rusted during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary.
0.5 pts.
Mar 16, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. - Pf. Observed limited knowledge on 6 FBIs. Outdated employee health policy illustrating 5 of 6 foodborne illnesses posted onsite. CDI - PIC educated on updated employee health agreement and updated policy agreement forms provided to PIC during inspection. -1-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed stickers and sticker residue on plastic lids used for food containers. -0-
Oct 23, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 20, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 22, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
Observed stickers and sticker residue on containers stored as clean on the drying rack. CDI by wash, rinse, sanitize
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BRUSTERS REAL ICE CREAM & HOT DOGS #1” or State ID 2060040925). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.