Cold Stone Creamery

350 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Cold Stone Creamery stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Cold Stone Creamery's latest score of 58 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

May 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Dec 17, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10F

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

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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