Cold Stone Creamery

13624 Sw 88 St Bay 139, Miami, FL 33186

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cold Stone Creamery appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Cold Stone Creamery's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table across three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on prep table across from three compartment sink.

40-06-5

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

36-50-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**

13-04-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed for the prep unit front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers soiled. **Warning**

36-50-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-12-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Calvin G. As per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed for the ice cream scoops at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo food containers stored on the floor in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-17-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler opposite front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for under counter unit. **Warning**

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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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