Cold Stone Creamery
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
30
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Cold Stone Creamery stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer”, showing up nine times.
Compared to other Aventura restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Observed employe decorating ice cream cake with barehands touching ready to eat toppings with barehands. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Advised person in charge food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating serving about 6 customers at time of inspection with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep/ warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep/ warewash area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor in prep area/ warewash area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Observed cases of various drinks and single service items stored in employee restroom. Restroom is fully operational with toilet and hand washing sink. Advised person in charge that restroom must be cleared of all items. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Observed front counter plastic door/ cover cracked and broken. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Observed Water draining onto floor surface from handwashing in prep/ warewash area. **Warning**
29-03-4
30
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to employee bag being stored inside.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Observed cases of water stored on floor under prep table and cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation food buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
52
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various cleaning supplies stored in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor next to managers desk. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout cut libs being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
64
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in storage area and cases ice cream mix on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed cases of ice cream being stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
38-04-4
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed employee began working with food, without first washing hands. Advised manager and he instructed employee to stop and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training through Cold Stone Online and in store training program. However, Cold Stone is an unapproved provider. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rolls of garbage bags being stored in hand washing sink in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being use to dispense ice and graham cracker pie crust. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in storage area and cases ice cream mix on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-04-4
43
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various items stored in hand washing sink located in prep area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of ice cream being stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
38-04-4
58
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container and wiping cloths stored in in hand washing located in ware wash area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter and in ware wash area.
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located in walk in freezer and cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water being stored on floor in storage area and cases of ice cream stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
52
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk-in cooler/ freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk-in cooler/ freezer and prep area.**Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning supplies being stored in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers being stored on floor in prep area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed restrooms not available to customers to to door handle in disrepair. As per manager new handle was ordered. **Warning**
32-09-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk-in cooler/ freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?
Across the inspection record, “observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.
How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Cold Stone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cold Stone Creamery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Stone Creamery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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