COLD STONE CREAMERY
15201 N CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 612, Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-652-3181
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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4 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cut a banana and peel with his bare hands and place onto tongs to add to an ice cream dessert. Discussed no bare hand contact with ready to eat food with Operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Certified Food Manager expired 06/10/2026, Mitul Chotani and Hitesh Barvaliya.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink with sanitizer bucket and cloth inside sink. Operator removed bucket.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/01/2023. License is current in system.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing ice cream while wearing a gold bracelet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing beverages no hair restraint.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink not working/turned off. All other sinks and hand washing sink at front counter are working with hot water at 85F or higher.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee hang up cell phone and begin preparing ready to eat beverage without washing hands first. Discussed proper hand washing with employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket and utensils stored in hand washing sink in back prep area. Operator removed items during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in unisex bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in unisex bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/01/2023.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food for customer without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink not working.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on back counter by microwave not stored in sanitizer solution.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 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. Provided Operator with Clean Up Form DBPR 5030-104 via email.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement Form DBPR 5030-103 via email.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator increased velocity of water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open can of Fanta soda on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk protein powder in plastic container unlabeled at front counter. Operator labeled item.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid stored next to three compartment sink.
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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection.
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching baking cocoa powder inside closed labeled plastic container next to walk-in freezer. Operator removed scoop.
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.