COLD STONE CREAMERY #1323
2701 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 352-861-0590
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 DBPR form during this inspection.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer (back wall)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 100ppm, manager add more tablets, 150-200ppm.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for two employees (one male employee onsite).
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, walls floor and around door.
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Dipperwell at front counter.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee touched waffle cone with bare hands while removing from waffle iron to place in ice cream bowl. Spoke with employee.
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 DBPR form during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large plastic pan in hand sink near triple sink. Removed during this inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Missing for general manager and assistant manager.
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. Missing for ten current employees who have not yet received food handler training
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee currently working that has been employed over one year. Establishment has 13 employees, provided two Hospitality Resource supply cards. Also, one servsafe food handler certificate from an unapproved provider for general manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees currently working with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Case of brownies on floor in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door and on shelves in walk in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Provided inspection from 10/2021
Ripped/worn clear wrap used as cutting board cover. Small white board at front counter has torn clear wrap around it.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.