COLD STONE CREAMERY
8448 SW 8TH ST, Miami FL 33144 · 7862758888
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 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 form to operator.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at preparation kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled wet clothes.
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the preparation kitchen.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored on top of handwash sink next to ware wash area, ice cream scoops in hand wash sink at counter area.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge was unable to properly calibrate thermometer. Inspector calibrated their thermometer with person in charge to 32F.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cake pans on drying rack not inverted.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not separated from customer food, stored above food used for customer consumption.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lunch stored above food in walk in for customers. Observed employee unused cigarette stored on dry food storage. Employee removed cigarette at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.Observed employee was and sanitize equipment, skipped the rinsing step at three compartment sink. Coached employee on proper washing methods, and employee rewashed rinsed and sanitized equipment..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In walk in fridge in ware wash area soiled the air fan. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung to dry.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on the lobby.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. At time of the inspection observed bathroom being remodeled and closed, establishment is open to the public, and serving ice cream, The establishment does not have a functioning bathroom for customers and employee. Handyman put toilet, and hand sink back in place, bathroom is working and open to the public.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on the lobby.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with ice cream stored on the walk in freezer floor. Manager stored ice cream containers on shelves.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop touching ice. Manager removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed waffles cups for ice cream stored on top of reach in cooler at front counter. Discussed with operator and coached the proper way to stored them. Operator placed items under plexiglass display case
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. Operator removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents, located at back preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan guards. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on the floor, located at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls near ice machine.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made a new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint near front counter. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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 form to operator.
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. As per operator, Patrick R. Has been working for over two years.
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. Operator has forms but not filled out.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at front counter. Operator mopped up water.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of soft serve ice cream on floor inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler at front counter near hand wash sink with rusted shelves.
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.