COLD STONE CREAMERY
7476 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-761-3252
Last inspected Jul 11, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2022.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017004435 | Jan 6, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 | $300 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed back corner of floors in walk in cooler with food debris and soda syrup. Observed floor underneath blast freezer with soil and food debris.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water on food prep area. Employee removed bottle of water.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2022.
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 agreement to operator. Operator signed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board next to microwave.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under front ice cream counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in sliding door grooves of front counter display reach in freezer.
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.