Cold Stone Creamery
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Cold Stone Creamery, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Cold Stone Creamery's latest score of 78 sits above the Cutler Bay average of 70. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Noa P. Working for more than 17 months does not have food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Observed Noa P. Working for more than 17 months does not have food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front counter. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout at the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Observed floor tile missing grout at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain located in the kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink . Employee removed all food debris that was in the drain and wastewater stopped coming out. Employee cleaned the floor with soap and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
High Priority - Observed Improper sewage water disposal on ground at the back of the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
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. Observed Noa P. Working for more than 17 months does not have food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout at the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spatula stored in standing water at 79°F in the kitchen area. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a spire stored above cream mix inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed kitchen area with standing waste water. As per employee waste water was overflowing in the kitchen area. Employee fixed the issue, cleaned the floor with soap and sanitizer solution . **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
29-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed dipperwell water was off due to the overflow at the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
10-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above cookies in a rack storage in the kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
45
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the HWS located in the preparation area observed a bag of soap stored in the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet loose, hws located in the preparation area.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIF in the preparation area in front of the preparation table.
14-33-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Aug 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Cold Stone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 around two times per year on average.
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