COLD STONE CREAMERY
2189 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 4073753573
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 56 degrees, whipping cream, 55 degrees, milk/reach in cooler/stored overnight/frontline
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris dumped in hand wash sink in back kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed walls in disrepair due to moisture
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed ceiling tiles with moisture damage at front counter/dining area
Observed ceiling tiles soiled with brown liquid stains in back kitchen and back office areas
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior wall boards soiled with mold like substance at front counter
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator cough with hands then proceed to handle ice cream at ice cream maker and make orders with cream equipment
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed ice cream prep table soiled with old food debris, per operator, counter cleaned nightly. Advised operator to clean food contact surfaces every 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (in walk in cooler 52F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Items left on counter and out of temperature for approximately 30 min
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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 no proof of training for any employees. Per operator, employees hired more than 60 days ago.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Floor soiled with food debris through out establishment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 operator enter establishment, then proceed to handle ready to eat ice cream without washing hands first.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Drink on food prep counter. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in corner area near triple sink and underneath reach in cooler in kitchen.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser on floor of back storage area. operator labeled properly
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile at back storage area near back door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can in unisex single stall bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 frosting buckets on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, smoothie mix (45F - Cold Holding); whole milk (45F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, smoothie mix (45F - Cold Holding); whole milk (45F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
Soap dispenser at sink not working/unable to dispense soap. No soap in bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside sticky trap underneath counter. Operator discarded.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 56 degrees, whipping cream, 55 degrees, milk/reach in cooler/stored overnight/frontline
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56 degrees, whipped cream, 55 degrees, milk(stored overnight)/reach in cooler/frontline
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee restroom
Food stored on floor. Brownies/walk in freezer. Corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf.
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