Cold Stone Creamery

2170 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Frozen Desserts

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Cold Stone Creamery stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Only employee in the store during the inspection does not have Food Protection Manager certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed ice build-up on the condensor line of the walk-in freezer at time of inspection. Discussed routine maintenance with PIC. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket with a concentration of 0PPM quaternary ammonium sanitizer at time of inspection. Discussed proper sanitizer concentrations with PIC. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed downed walk-in freezer operating at 40'F. PIC stated that the freezer went down this morning, and maintenance was on-site fixing the unit at time of inspection. PIC had already moved all TCS food products to alternative freezers in the establishment. Discussed the need to have all equipment regularly serviced to maintain all equipment in good repair. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains three 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 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.

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