Cold Stone
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Cold Stone has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 2, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers Beach restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone then returned to work serving ice cream without hamd washing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated waffle batter containing eggs and buttermilk waffle batter (65 F Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle underneath three compartment sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelves of blast freezer
22-31-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Per operator establishment does not allow the use of restroom by customers. Door marked as Storage Room.
32-09-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with food served to the public in walk in cooler. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024 **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024 **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
47
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving ice cream without a hair restraint. Repeat from inspection dated 11-28-2023 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Employee - no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Blender cups, lids and ice cream scoops washed in hand washing sink and not sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and without hand washing proceeded to prepare and serve food. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing when changing tasks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink blocked with food containers, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used as a rinse/dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for Quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
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. Employee working did not have reporting agreement, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and it was completed during inspection. Repeat from 04-04-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored next to hot water tank.
41-17-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathroom blocked with ladders and marked "Do Not Enter - Staff Only" behind unmarked door in front area.
32-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on front prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food, no hair restraint Repeat from 04-04-2023 **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser empty and in disrepair at hand sink between cooks line and prep kitchen.
31B-02-4
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. Cooked chicken in food container inside walk in cooler not labeled with the date removed from packaging.
02C-03-5
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. Provided operator with written procedures for cleanup DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored in shelf with food in prep kitchen. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working with food and not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sysco brand par boiled rice in case stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops held in container vs. dipper well with running water.
10-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored on shelf with food to be served to the public in the dry storage area. Operator moved food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cold Stone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cold Stone?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone.
How does Cold Stone compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Cold Stone most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Cold Stone's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cold Stone have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cold Stone 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Stone is inspected around two times per year on average.
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