Cold Stone Creamery
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
The Cold Stone Creamery located at 4910 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy in Hiram, GA underwent a low-risk inspection on January 20, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, personal cleanliness, and adequate ventilation. Overall, the facility has a history of low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 20, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed drink nozzles in lobby area not cleaned at a frequency maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Update: Site visit made on 2/10/2026 and observed drink nozzles detailed clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling food with bracelets on wrist. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC educated, and instructed employee to remove jewelry.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone on table in front main kitchen area next to food and food ingredients. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC educated employee.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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