Cold Stone Creamery

1940 S Val Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204
Frozen Desserts
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Cold Stone Creamery has four inspections in the public record. On Oct 27, 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.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting Cold Stone Creamery on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Checked the sanitizer at the 3-compartment basin as well as sanitizer buckets. noted at 0 ppm. informed staff on duty. additional sanitizer was added. multiquat at 200 ppm established. . corrected
4-501.114(A-E)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Observed the papaer towel dispenser at the back room, hand washing sink in disrepair. notified staff on site and manager via phone. re-inspection scheduled, 10 days
6-301.12
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in the facility back ware washing area, cans of raid on the shelf. spoke to facility manager via phone regarding provision of an integrated certified pest control. staff discarded pesticide cans
7-202.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed some organic accumulation at the facility walk-in cooler floors. showed staff. frequency of the cleaning for the floors reviewed
4-602.13
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.