Cold Stone Creamery
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Cold Stone Creamery eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Cold Stone Creamery's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On storage rack by walk in cooler spray bottles not labeled **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
61
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at mop sink hose connected to faucet is touching the bottom of the mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer and water **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vent is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in the back of the house above ry storage rack is broken
38-01-4
67
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile water damage above cake freezer.
36-32-5
95
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on pipes behind fan in walk in freezer, dripping onto product underneath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Operator has class scheduled for May 25. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Operator has exam scheduled for May 25. Time extended 30 days per Jessica Harrod supervisor on duty. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Operator was not able to make the 5-25-23, had to reschedule. He is currently taking the test today. Spoke to supervisor Christal woods and will time extend for 2 weeks. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on pipes behind fan in walk in freezer, dripping onto product underneath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified manager for establishment. Employee who held it, no longer works here. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Operator has class scheduled for May 25. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Operator has exam scheduled for May 25. Time extended 30 days per Jessica Harrod supervisor on duty. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on pipes behind fan in walk in freezer, dripping onto product underneath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified manager for establishment. Employee who held it, no longer works here. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Operator has class scheduled for May 25. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on pipes behind fan in walk in freezer, dripping onto product underneath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.
How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Viera?
Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Viera average of 83.
Has Cold Stone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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