Cold Stone Creamery

7476 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cold Stone Creamery has four inspections in the public record. Cold Stone Creamery was last inspected on Jul 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Cold Stone Creamery is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed back corner of floors in walk in cooler with food debris and soda syrup. Observed floor underneath blast freezer with soil and food debris.
36-01-4
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Provided agreement to operator. Operator signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in sliding door grooves of front counter display reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board next to microwave.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under front ice cream counter.
36-73-4
67
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle of quaternary ammonium over 400ppm. Operator diluted solution. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed high concentration of sanitizer in not labeled spray bottle. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the establishment.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery 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 inspected?

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