Cold Stone Creamery
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
52
Score
Public records show five inspections at Cold Stone Creamery stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 2, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee hang up cell phone and begin preparing ready to eat beverage without washing hands first. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket and utensils stored in hand washing sink in back prep area. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in unisex bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in unisex bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/01/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food for customer without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on back counter by microwave not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
52
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement Form DBPR 5030-103 via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean Up Form DBPR 5030-104 via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator increased velocity of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open can of Fanta soda on shelf in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk protein powder in plastic container unlabeled at front counter. Operator labeled item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid stored next to three compartment sink.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching baking cocoa powder inside closed labeled plastic container next to walk-in freezer. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container sitting in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by front counter. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal pans wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor by back exit door in kitchen area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well water not running. Operator turned on water. Sufficient velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped plastic spoons facing with bowl facing up in dispenser behind front counter. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
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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 Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cold Stone Creamery.
How does Cold Stone Creamery compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Cold Stone Creamery most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Cold Stone Creamery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cold Stone Creamery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cold Stone Creamery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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