Cold Stone Creamery
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cold Stone Creamery stretching back to 2022. Cold Stone Creamery was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Cold Stone Creamery's latest score is in line with the Orlando average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in freezer shelves soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
78
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. -Jasmine R -Berto R **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in freezer shelves soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
64
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: No hot water at all **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. -Jasmine R -Berto R **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -all sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: -68F **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: 70F **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in freezer shelves soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
50
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -all sinks **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. -Jasmine R -Berto R **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor
36-73-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in freezer shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
50
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -disinfectant bottle stored on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk not date marked -operator added date mark **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensil at front counter, dipperwell not turned on -dipper well turned on **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -in walk in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee items on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -front counter reach in cooler seals soiled
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
35B-01-4
47
Jun 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Dumpster lid open, broken, or missing. Missing dumpster lid.
33-29-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Pallets at dumpster area.
33-30-4
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./license expired 4/1/2024/operator renewed license immediately. License now current active, expired 4/1/2025. Confirmation number: 247120869. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./showed water damage, near cash register.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer./ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooker fan dusty. Waffle maker exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler./lights out.
38-04-4
70
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Made In house waffle bowls prepared prior day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling in back area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - back area near back door.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Walk-in Freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Sep 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front line and bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer for ice cream interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near back door.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. /kitchen two AC vents soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches inside separate storage room. Operator cleaned up immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, ice store on walk-in freezer floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in ice cream freezer gasket soiled. Front counter storage cabinets soiled. Front counter waffles maker exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on top shelf, cake lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter next to soda cooler.
21-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks and Ice cream over ready to eat dairy products in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.
How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cold Stone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around seven 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 three times per year on average.
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