Cold Stone Creamery

2189 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Cold Stone Creamery appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Stuart restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 19, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator enter establishment, then proceed to handle ready to eat ice cream without washing hands first.

12A-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Drink on food prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in corner area near triple sink and underneath reach in cooler in kitchen.

36-73-4

Oct 1, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser on floor of back storage area. operator labeled properly **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile at back storage area near back door.

36-36-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can in unisex single stall bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 frosting buckets on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 1, 2024

Complaint Full

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56 degrees, whipped cream, 55 degrees, milk(stored overnight)/reach in cooler/frontline

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 56 degrees, whipping cream, 55 degrees, milk/reach in cooler/stored overnight/frontline

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee restroom

31B-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Brownies/walk in freezer. Corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Feb 23, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 89 degrees /at time of inspection/Front line hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Operator called plumber for service. **Time Extended**

27-16-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin/prep table/corrective action taken/operator stored aspirin in proper area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chocolate chips/walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep tables/equipment **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Frontline

36-64-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment/prep areas. **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 Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.

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