Coldstone Creamery

88-01 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373
American
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found five violations, down from six violations the time before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Coldstone Creamery's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
70
Jan 30, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coldstone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coldstone Creamery on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coldstone Creamery?

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

How does Coldstone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Coldstone Creamery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Coldstone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coldstone Creamery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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