COLD STONE CREAMERY
9059 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33156 · 7654443322
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 13 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. The clean up the vomiting and diarrheal event handout was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and knife magnet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup as scoop in box of chocolate chips. Cup was removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go bags and cups on floor in office.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash can and boxes blocking exit.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee in charge with no demonstration of knowledge for thermometer calibration. Inspector went over process with employees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where to go containers are.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. Observed on knife magnet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex restroom no cover for trash can.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed trash and boxes blocking back exit. Employees moved items away.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the inside top of the microwave soiled. Operator started to clean up the microwave.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles for cakes not stored inverted. Operator inverted the single service articles.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted the mop.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6801 SW 8 ST STE 101, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. observed at three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer reading (0 PPM). Operator replaced sanitizer; final quaternary reading (200 PPM).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen entrance
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at sink next to three compartment sink.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 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. The clean up the vomiting and diarrheal event handout was provided.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager certificate expired on 1/23/2023.
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. The form was provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on the hot water at hand wash sink located at front counter.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraint. Operator put visor.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a caramel container stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved it to the shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer. Final concentration 200 ppm.
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.