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COLD STONE CREAMERY

250 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 102, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386 254 5111

Last inspected Jul 28, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats2
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7406392
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling tile missing. -in backq
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door handle
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap.
High priority/29-47-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk, soy milk 51-53F, inside cooler from recent delivery less than 2 hours ago per employee, moved into other refrigerator to cool down -ice cream mix 51F inside walk in cooler longer than 4 hours, see stop sale. -next day callback inspection required to verify cold holding temperatures
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink inside restroom blocked/obstructed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. -in backq
Basic/36-36-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on table next to lexans of toppings
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler door handle
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bags of ice on floor inside walk in cooler under
Basic/08B-47-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. -upon questioning access due to prior violation cited from 9/2023, person in charge stated that direction is for no bathrooms to be permitted for customer use. -strongly advising operator to ensure bathrooms are made accessible to customers upon request.**Admin Complaint* -person in charge is now allowing customers ti use restroom after discussion
Basic/32-24-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -ice cream container lids kept inside bathroom
Basic/25-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -drain line from under left side of ice cream station is not 1 inch above flood rim of floor drain
High priority/29-44-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink inside restroom is blocked by stacked boxes of single service supplies stored inside restroom and shopvac
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink up front
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. -gaps in ceiling tiles near walk in
Basic/36-36-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's/unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment in poor repair. -wood base under toppings station showing wood rot/deterioration near bottom
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler along wall on left side
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -left hand side of heavily loaded dipper well is not adequate to allow particles to sufficiently drain from well. Employee replaced water to allow for built up particles on left side to drain
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk in cooler
Basic/38-01-4
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -Wrapped sleeves/boxes of single service ice cream supplies-cups/lids/containers inside restroom.
Basic/25-18-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -up front
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -condenser coil foam cleaner on top of prep table in back
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -probe thermometer read 26-28F in ice bath. Person in charge recalibrated to 32F
Intermediate/05-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. -in back, several near walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled with dust/debris above batch ice cream machine
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on top of ice cream prep table. Manager cleaned and sanitized surface
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -advised of requirement to wear gloves if rings other than plain band are worn while handling food
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. -door handle to walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. -employee only sign hanging on only restroom for operator. Advised person in charge of requirement to allow customers to access bathroom. Advised that bathrooms may be kept locked until customers request access. Signs that prevent customer access are not in compliance. Person in charge removed sign.
Basic/32-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -condenser coil foam cleaner on top of prep table in back
High priority/41-10-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -probe thermometer read 26-28F in ice bath. Person in charge recalibrated to 32F
Intermediate/05-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tiles missing. -in back, several near walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled with dust/debris above batch ice cream machine
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on top of ice cream prep table. Manager cleaned and sanitized surface
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -advised of requirement ti wear gloves if rings other than plain band are worn while handling food
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. -door handle to walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. -employee only sign hanging on only restroom for operator. Advised person in charge of requirement to allow customers to access bathroom. Advised that bathrooms may be kept locked until customers request access. Signs that prevent customer access are not in compliance. Person in charge removed sign.
Basic/32-24-4

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