Cold Stone Creamery

1000 Chapel View Blvd Ste 134, Cranston, RI 02920

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Cold Stone Creamery has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to five violations previously.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Cold Stone Creamery's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The hand sink in the front prep area was observed to be leaking. A plumbing system shall be remained in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following was observed at the time of inspection: 1) The ceiling vents in the front prep and back kitchen area has an accumulation of dust. 2) The floors under the front cold-holding equipment was observed with an accumulation of food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the lowboy refrigeration units, and the bottom of the cold rail have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.

4-602.13

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The waterspout was observed to be in contact with water in the dipper well. This serves as an air-break, the spout was adjusted to have an air-gap at the time of inspection.

5-202.13

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink was observed with a leak that is draining into a container. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by the trash can. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the under the cold rail have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Jul 29, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

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

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

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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