Cold Stone Creamery #1323

2701 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cold Stone Creamery #1323 has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Ocala restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer (back wall)

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 100ppm, manager add more tablets, 150-200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for two employees (one male employee onsite). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, walls floor and around door. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Dipperwell at front counter.

29-47-4

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee touched waffle cone with bare hands while removing from waffle iron to place in ice cream bowl. Spoke with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Missing for general manager and assistant manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for ten current employees who have not yet received food handler training

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee currently working that has been employed over one year. Establishment has 13 employees, provided two Hospitality Resource supply cards. Also, one servsafe food handler certificate from an unapproved provider for general manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large plastic pan in hand sink near triple sink. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door and on shelves in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees currently working with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of brownies on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Provided inspection from 10/2021

51-18-6

Basic - Ripped/worn clear wrap used as cutting board cover. Small white board at front counter has torn clear wrap around it.

14-20-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery #1323 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery #1323 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery #1323?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery #1323.

How does Cold Stone Creamery #1323 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Cold Stone Creamery #1323 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has Cold Stone Creamery #1323's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery #1323 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery #1323 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cold Stone Creamery #1323 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Stone Creamery #1323 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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