COLD STONE CREAMERY
35607 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727.785.1300
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
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3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form HR 5030-105
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on shelf in ware washing area.
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Re tested at 200ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored on handwash sink on ice cream line. Operator moved sponge.
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.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Sink in bathroom has improper pressure. Pressure is too low to properly rinse soap off hands.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table over ready to eat food. Operator moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and wallet on prep table over ready to eat food. Operator moved items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and ring. Operator removed jewelry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Cakes stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved cakes to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form HR 5030-105
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on shelf in ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in ware washing area. Operator moved cloths to proper area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloths stored in use on prep table in back room. Operator disposed of cloths
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm operator corrected to 200ppm
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Case of chocolate chips stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved the chocolate chips to be a minimum of 6" off the floor.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage on shelf of walk in cooler with food stored for restaurant
Stored food not covered. Pink icing in walk in cooler not covered/protected
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.