Cold Stone Creamery

819 N Nob Hill Rd, Plantation, FL 33324

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Cold Stone Creamery has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Plantation restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Apr 11, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Apr 10, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (52°F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (51°F - Cold Holding) In walk-in cooler, ambient temperature is 50°F. Employee states items have been in cooler for less than 3 hours. Advised her to move items to a working cooler and call for service on walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back of house.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back of house.

31B-02-4

Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

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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 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at splitter added” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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