Cold Stone Creamery #20656
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
95
Score
Cold Stone Creamery #20656 has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Cold Stone Creamery #20656's latest score of 95 sits above the Valrico average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at mop sink and under 3-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. No Employee Reporting Agreement available for any employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under front counter. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at mop sink and under 3-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with ice cream cookies stored on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 compartment sink, and near mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed peeling and rusting shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed build up of debris on fan shield in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping observed on counter near to-go cups. 10 droppings observed near floor drain under point of sale. 20 droppings observed near floor drain under dipper well by counter entrance. 100 droppings observed in gap between floor safe and wall. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand sink in prep area. Employee removed the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 compartment sink, and near mop sink **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed peeling and rusting shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in walk in cooler **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed build up of debris on fan shield in walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along ceiling and storage shelves
14-69-4
74
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3-compartment sink
29-37-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at 3-compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of cake stored on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cold Stone Creamery #20656 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery #20656 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery #20656?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery #20656.
How does Cold Stone Creamery #20656 compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Cold Stone Creamery #20656 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.
Has Cold Stone Creamery #20656's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Stone Creamery #20656 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery #20656 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 #20656 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Stone Creamery #20656 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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