COLD STONE CREAMERY
10035 GULF CENTER DR STE F120, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239.454.2653
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
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3 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap behind front counter.
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. Operator unaware of clean up plan in written form at time of inspection. Printed copy for operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wash rag and dirty mixing pitcher in handwash sink behind front counter. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep kitchen.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in back of kitchen.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Right side front door marked exit locked.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles soda stored on floor in front part of prep line under counter.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream cakes and cookies in reach-in freezer for customer self service with use by date, missing date product was packaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. To of soda storage reach-in cooler at front of prep line with heavy accumulation of dust.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service reach-in freezer, contains cakes cookies and pies made on site, missing proper label.
Dec 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer showing 40F, recorded ambient temperature 46F.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service reach-in freezer, contains cakes cookies and pies made on site, missing proper label.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gapright side ice cream line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler vanilla ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); chocolate ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake base containing milk and cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Reconstituted waffle cone batter containing milk and eggs (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler vanilla ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); chocolate ice cream base containing milk (47F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake base containing milk and cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding) Reconstituted waffle cone batter containing milk and eggs (47F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer showing 40F, recorded ambient temperature 46F.
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 operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
No soap or proper sign provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Provided operator with sign.
Dead roaches on premises. Under front counter 8 dead, 7 in sticky traps and one in right corner. Under desk in back, one dead cockroach. Operator swept up and removed dead roaches and sanitized area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Customer self service reach-in freezer, contains cakes cookies and pies made on site, missing proper label.
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.