Cold Stone Creamery

3165 Harkness Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Cold Stone Creamery has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Cold Stone Creamery scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Dec 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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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 Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around four 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 two times per year on average.