COLD STONE CREAMERY
4535 WESTON RD, Weston FL 33331
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in front counter handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser batteries needed to be replaced. Operator provided towels. No paper towel at front counter handwashing sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen strawberries stored on walk-in freezer floor. Observed boxes of ice cream mix stored on walk-in cooler floor.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At front counter behind the cash register.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away front counter.. Employee turned on water.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior door of walk-in freezer disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of medley covers stored on floor by walk-in coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Box of medley covers stored on floorsnd empty boxes stored in front of exit door in rear kitchen.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee moved trash bin with bare hands, then proceeded to prepare and serve ice cream. Employee washed hands properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink - sink used for storing, evident by container of food grade lubricant. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer - 6 metal containers of ice cream stored directly on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind cash register.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at dipperwell at front ice cream bar. Water was dripping, employee opened it more.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of waffle batter (56F - Cold Holding) (milk, egg) sitting on counter top. As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Operator stored item in cooler.
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 poster to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter - handwashing sink used for storing, evident by hose and wiping cloths. Operator removed and sanitized sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor by microwave oven in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in freezer - box of cookies stored directly on the floor.
Ice buildup at walk-in freezer. Ice buildup at reach in freezer at front.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Poster emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to triple sink, large garbage trash and ladder in front of sink. Employee removed both.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in front counter.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep table shelf, clean equipment storage shelf, next to triple sink.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Baking cake containers stored on soiled shelf covered with cardboard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back entrance door-inside floor with food spilling, and food debris. In front of walk in cooler
In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Two ice cream utensils stored on water, soiled with particles of ice cream and crumbs. Employee removed.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Left side of dipper well.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front counter- soiled microwave with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter in front of ice cream freezer display.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter- two doors glass cooler- lower shelf soiled.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Assorted piles of ice cream cups stored on soiled surface I. Front counter
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/07/26/2023.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 470 ANSIN BLVD UNIT D/E, Hallandale Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/07/26/2023.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed green scrub pad inside hand washing sink. Employee removed green scrub pad.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler- observed case of ice cream mix being stored on the floor.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Main kitchen- observed exit door being blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can.
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.