COLD STONE CREAMERY
18228 SW 147 AVE, Miami FL 33187
Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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3 inspections within 7 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed for gallon of milk in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hand sink blocked with cake sheet tray.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys and wallet stored on dry storage rack next to Oreos, sprinkles and crumbles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go ice cream containers at front counter not inverted from over head protection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed wire shelving above standing reach in freezer soiled with dust buildup at prep kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled behind standing reach in freezer at prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 at mop sink.
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed Camila Flores working over 3 months. And all the other handler training expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license display expired on 10/2023.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone stored on the preparation table. Employee removed it.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed Camila Flores working over 3 months. And all the other handler training expired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license display expired on 10/2023.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone stored on the preparation table. Employee removed it.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed water was not running. Employee turned on the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor at the front counter and throughout the preparation area at the back was wet and soiled.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
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.
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. Katherine Lujan 1 year, CamilaFlores 2 months, Alicia Vargas less than 2 months.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor at the front counter and throughout the preparation area at the back was wet and soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed Objectionable odors in bathroom.
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.