Cold Stone Creamery

1829 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Cold Stone Creamery has been inspected six times since 2024. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

Among Mesa restaurants, the typical score is 95; Cold Stone Creamery is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No handwashing soap was present in front hand sink behind ice cream counter. Person in charge provided the hand soap during time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager on site during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of dust on ventilation hoods above ice cream counter and prep area in front. Discussed cleaning the air vents to prevent the contamination of food during preparation and service
6-501.14
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Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager on-site during inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer cloth hanging on hand washing station faucet. Sanitizer solution in bucket tested at 0 ppm for both chlorine and quat. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Staff on site prepared new sanitizer solution for the bucket
3-304.14
90
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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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 Apr 8, 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 two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around one violation 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.