Cold Stone Creamery

12970 Us Hwy 301 Ste 103, Riverview, FL 33578

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cold Stone Creamery four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Riverview restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44 F in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

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. Establishment provided 1 food handler certification.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. Sent written procedure to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Employees signed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under handwash sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of waffle bowls on the floor under topping station. Operator removed off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under register. Operator removed off of floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped topping 67 F( operator placed on ice), milk 51 F (operator placed in walk in cooler). **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

53B-13-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm Quaternary ammonia, operator remade at time of inspection retest at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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 phones on top of ice machine and prep table. Employee hat above microwave. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Riverview average of 69.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around six 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 roughly once per year on average.

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