Coldstone Creamery

13711 S Tamiami Trl # 7, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Coldstone Creamery, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Coldstone Creamery's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 21oz can of cherry topping dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath front ice cream reach in freezer. Operator in process of cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice cream storage reach in freezer across from office area.

14-33-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back kitchen, two plastic to go cups, no handle, in cocoa powder and sprinkles. In walk-in cooler no handle scoop for candies. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

32-12-6

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water in dipperwell, not turned on. Operator turned on dipperwell. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In front reach-in freezer for customer self service, packaged cakes, cookies and cupcakes missing proper labels. **Warning**

02D-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front part of kitchen. Operator placed sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Dec 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted and food debris accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth easily cleanable in food preparation front prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**

36-37-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coldstone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coldstone Creamery on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Coldstone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Coldstone Creamery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Coldstone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Coldstone 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 Coldstone 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 Coldstone Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coldstone Creamery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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