COLD STONE CREAMERY
740 N COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-393-0046
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The Hotels and Restaurants license gas been expired since 12/1/2023.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023016681 | Feb 27, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple wiping towels inside the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator removed the wiping towels inside.
Food stored on floor. There are three bags of ice stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Per the operator the ice us used in smoothies.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored with the mop head on the floor in front of the mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the reach in freezer at the front counter there is a container of ice with the ice scoop handle in contact with the ice. Operator removed the ice scoop.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. There is a objectionable odor by the hand washing sink and reach in cooler at the front counter.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. The air fap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim is 1/2 inch. Operator adjusted the drain and achieved a one inch gap.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The Hotels and Restaurants license gas been expired since 12/1/2023.
Food stored on floor. There is vanilla ice cream mix stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There is a open bottle of Sprite and a open bottle of Coke leaning on a gag of marshmallow in the walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. There is a large accumulation of dead insects on the glue pad of the lighted control box.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement. The employee on site signed the agreement.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. There is a large accumulation of dead insects on the glue pad of the lighted control box.
Utensils in poor condition. The four quart measuring container holding the reconstituted waffle batter is broken where the handle meets the top.
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.