Cold Stone Creamery

3301 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cold Stone Creamery, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Goodyear restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on premises at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Ice cream containers and lids found stored under front counter hand sink drain line. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination
4-903.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Flooring and light shields have buildup of residues and/or debris
6-501.12
86
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature found with inspector's thermometer registered 50*F
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on premises at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Ice cream containers and lids found stored under front counter hand sink drain line. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination
4-903.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Flooring and light shields have buildup of residues and/or debris
6-501.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Green cutting board surface has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable
4-501.12
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Ice cream containers found stored under front counter hand sink drain line. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination
4-903.12
90
Jul 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in back of establishment and three compartment sink released water with a maximum internal temperature of 88F. Establishment must provide hot water at a minimum of 100F to ensure proper handwashing is performed. Facility shall not sanitize any utensils or equipment until hot water can be provided. Establishment shall correct the violation prior to re-inspection set for 07/08/2024
5-202.12(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Observed green chemicals being stored in spray bottles towards back of establishment with no labeling indicating chemical being stored. Informed employee, common names of product were written on the containers during time of inspection. Ensure all chemicals are labeled
7-102.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Goodyear?

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Goodyear average of 98.

Has Cold Stone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery 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 Cold Stone Creamery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cold Stone Creamery is inspected around four times per year on average.