Cold Stone Creamery
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Cold Stone Creamery has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap behind front counter.
29-47-4
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. Operator unaware of clean up plan in written form at time of inspection. Printed copy for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wash rag and dirty mixing pitcher in handwash sink behind front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in back of kitchen.
35B-03-4
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles soda stored on floor in front part of prep line under counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream cakes and cookies in reach-in freezer for customer self service with use by date, missing date product was packaged. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. To of soda storage reach-in cooler at front of prep line with heavy accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
86
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service reach-in freezer, contains cakes cookies and pies made on site, missing proper label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Labels are on order per operator. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer showing 40F, recorded ambient temperature 46F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete paperwork. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service reach-in freezer, contains cakes cookies and pies made on site, missing proper label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler vanilla ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); chocolate ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake base containing milk and cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Reconstituted waffle cone batter containing milk and eggs (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler vanilla ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); chocolate ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake base containing milk and cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Reconstituted waffle cone batter containing milk and eggs (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gapright side ice cream line. **Warning**
29-47-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer showing 40F, recorded ambient temperature 46F. **Warning**
05-05-4
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 Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap or proper sign provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Provided operator with sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Under front counter 8 dead, 7 in sticky traps and one in right corner. Under desk in back, one dead cockroach. Operator swept up and removed dead roaches and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service reach-in freezer, contains cakes cookies and pies made on site, missing proper label. **Warning**
02D-03-4
33
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cold Stone Creamery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cold Stone Creamery on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cold Stone Creamery?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited four 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 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
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 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.
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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