Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen

14365 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice machine soiled with calcium build-up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front line ice cream make station and at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificates for Beth, Tiffany. No training for Rocky. **Warning**

53B-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Employee handwash sink adjacent to kitchen entrance. **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of ice machine soiled with calcium build-up. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at three compartment sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on top of front line Employee handwash sink. **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

50-09-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen hand washing sink operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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.

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. Printed for management to sign

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on service line 80 f tested for two minutes

27-16-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf with restaurant employee removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot water handle on hand washing sink service line.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Brownie freezer on floor walk in freezer. Employee moved from ground. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by cash register. In disrepair operator tightened Door. **Corrected On-Site**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On all hand washing sinks.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen.

How does Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Coldstone Creamery & Grabbageen inspected?

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

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