Cold Stone Creamery

440 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cold Stone Creamery four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. 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 two violations each.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Covering Receptacles

Inspector notes: Observed shared restroom with no cover over trash can. Women's restrooms are required to have a covered receptacle for blood borne pathogens. Please correct by next routine

5-501.113

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of pesticide in back room next to three-bay sink. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.12(C)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leaks in front hand sink and back room three-bay sink. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No written procedures for cleaning up bodily fluid or clean-up kit was found on-site at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times

2-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFPM was on-site at 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)

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: Observed employee restroom with no covered waste receptacle. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection

5-501.17

Jul 15, 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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

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 three times per year on average.

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