Cold Stone Creamery

2530 Aramingo Ave B, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Cold Stone Creamery has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Observed sprinkles and debris on the lower shelf of the stone table top for rolled ice cream. - Observed an accumulation of build up ice covering the lower shelf of the reach-in freezer across from the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of static dust on the vent cover in the restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed the baseboard of the lower wall between the mop sink and the 3-bay warewashing sink damaged.

46.901

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Observed the sliding doors of the ice cream display case cracked and damaged. - Observed large ice accumulation coming from a continuous leak of the condensation tube inside the back reach-in freezer across from the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.671

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Observed debris on the floor underneath the 3-bay warewash sink. - Observed debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer. - Observed debris underneath the chemical rack, drying rack, dry storage rack and the blast freezer.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Oct 31, 2023

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Packaged ice cream sandwiches and ice cream cupcakes, in the grab & go freezer, were not labeled properly with: ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts.

46.422

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Small cutting board in front prep/service area observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.

46.672

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration used in ice cream maker.

46.634

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Fan-guard in 2-door MasterBilt freezer needs general cleaning. New Violation.

46.714

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vent/fan cover observed in restroom. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Mop observed in mop sink, to be hung or elevated at provided rack. New Violation.

46.981(f)

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: * Cakes in rear prep. area and brownies in front prep. area observed next to handwashing sinks without "splash protection." * Waffle cones in service area observed touching wall. * New Violation.

46.281

Food properly labeled; original container

46.422

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Small cutting board in front prep/service area observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration used in ice cream maker. New Violation.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Premises needs cleaning: slight grease staining on ceiling tile over waffle makers; debris under 3-bay sink needs cleaning; floor and ledge around indirect drain catch basin need cleaning (under ice cream scoop storage unit at service counter). New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Jun 15, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Small cutting board for bananas observed with deep scratches and scoring, not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration used in ice cream maker.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Open space observed between ceiling and walk-in cooler (to be sealed or made accessible for cleaning/inspection). New Violation.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.

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.

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