Cold Stone Creamery

250 N Atlantic Ave Ste 102, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cold Stone Creamery has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Daytona Beach restaurant scores 71. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -in backq - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door handle - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Jul 25, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -condenser coil foam cleaner on top of prep table in back **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -probe thermometer read 26-28F in ice bath. Person in charge recalibrated to 32F **Corrected On-Site**

05-06-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -in back, several near walk in cooler

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled with dust/debris above batch ice cream machine

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on top of ice cream prep table. Manager cleaned and sanitized surface **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -advised of requirement to wear gloves if rings other than plain band are worn while handling food

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door handle to walk in cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. -employee only sign hanging on only restroom for operator. Advised person in charge of requirement to allow customers to access bathroom. Advised that bathrooms may be kept locked until customers request access. Signs that prevent customer access are not in compliance. Person in charge removed sign. **Corrected On-Site**

32-24-4

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -150ppm quat, not sufficiently mixed based on test strips used. Manager reset to 300-400ppm

22-43-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -waffle cones **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing soiled water inside dipper-well. -left hand side of dipper well station up front does not maintain sufficient water velocity on left side.

10-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -dipper well is not set up to cover entire load of utensils, left hand side. Manager stated out in use for 3 hours, replaced utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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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