Cold Stone Creamery

12126 Miramar Pkwy, Hollywood, FL 33025

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Cold Stone Creamery has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “light shield damaged/in disrepair”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Hollywood restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand washing sink block with garbage container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee purse stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in prep station.

38-01-4

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed a hole in wall next to exit door.

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave at front line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-08-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

38-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on blast freeze door. Operator clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

14-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-09-4

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in microwave.

22-08-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in prep area.

38-01-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -Observed a wrench stored on food preparation area. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “light shield damaged/in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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