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COLD STONE CREAMERY SOUTHSIDE

9960 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 100, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 9045383870

Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2613690
Grade history
DEC 23
JAN 25
DEC 25
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3 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 flying insects at mop sink. Observed 3 flying insects by trash can stored by back door. Observed 2 flying insects under cold stone at front kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at both sides of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above walk in cooler with dust accumulated. Also, standing water observed at the main ice cream reach in freezer. Floor soiled in walk in cooler. Floors at front counter area around ice cream reach in freezer with food decries buildup.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation observed on interior of walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Several frozen ice cream products for customer self service packaged on site missing minimum labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in walk in cooler and walk in freezer damaged and missing pieces.
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label residue on several clean dishware items stored above triple sink area.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at piping to main dipperwell dripping onto ground. Person in charge added catch bucket.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Jan 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects in back kitchen area near rag storage and mop sink storage. Observed 3 flying insects at triple,sink drain area. Observed 2 flying insects at drain at front counter. Person in charge unable to kill during inspection. Person in charge states pest control service scheduled for a Monday.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 27, 2025 · Observed approximately 7 live flying insects at white trash can near hand wash sink in back kitchen. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects in back kitchen around trash cans. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects under ice cream counter near drain. Person in charge began killing. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 28, 2025 · Observed approximately 5 flying insects in back kitchen near mop sink area. Observed approximately 6 flying insects at front drain area. Observed 3 flying insects near back hand wash sink. Person in charge killed until 4 flying insects remained. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Jan 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects in back kitchen area near rag storage and mop sink storage. Observed 3 flying insects at triple,sink drain area. Observed 2 flying insects at drain at front counter. Person in charge unable to kill during inspection. Person in charge states pest control service scheduled for a Monday.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 27, 2025 · Observed approximately 7 live flying insects at white trash can near hand wash sink in back kitchen. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects in back kitchen around trash cans. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects under ice cream counter near drain. Person in charge began killing. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Jan 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of pumpkin with dent that involve seam in back dry storage area. Person in charge segregated during inspection.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live flying insects in back kitchen area near rag storage and mop sink storage. Observed 3 flying insects at triple,sink drain area. Observed 2 flying insects at drain at front counter. Person in charge unable to kill during inspection. Person in charge states pest control service scheduled for a Monday.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle cone batter in bowl at room temperature for 1 hour per person in charge at 68F. Person in charge will hold on time for remaining 3 hours. Inspector provided time paperwork.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner stored on shelf above container of comes. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at front hand wash sink. Person in charge supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler, walk in freezer with debris buildup. Floors at work station, under equipment, along walls with debris buildup. Ceiling vent with dust buildup in kitchen observed.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Ice cream mix, frosting tub stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug lights plugged in above prep table in front counter area and in kitchen. Person in charge began moving.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation observed on walk in cooler, walk in freezer door, interior of white stand up to go freezer, interior of black small reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Items in self service freezer made on site missing minimum labeling information.
Basic/02D-03-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in walk in cooler broken, missing pieces.
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup observed on shelving above waffle cone machines.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on multiple clean dishware items in back storage area.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 flying insects at mop sink. Observed 3 flying insects by trash can stored by back door. Observed 2 flying insects under cold stone at front kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Observed approximately 7 flying insects in back of kitchen around mop sink. Person in charge killed insects until 4 remained. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 flying insects at mop sink. Observed 3 flying insects by trash can stored by back door. Observed 2 flying insects under cold stone at front kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Waffle cones observed in direct contact with gray Rubbermaid roughneck container.
High priority/14-15-4
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Person in charge only able to provide test strips, no color chart to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind ice cream machine with dust buildup. Ceiling vents in kitchen with dust buildup. Floors under equipment with debris buildup. Floor of walk in cooler/ wall of walk in cooler with debris buildup. Standing water observed in front of walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in walk in freezer, in small black reach in freezer, in stand up white reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation in small black cooler on front line. Also, door to walk in cooler with damage on the bottom.
Basic/14-36-5
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in walk in cooler and walk in freezer with damage, missing pieces.
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving where clean dishware is stored by ice cream machine with debris buildup. Also, exterior of containers holding coffee, cocoa powder with debris buildup. Also, cabinets below ice cream storage and cold stone with debris buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers in clean dish area with old labels, residue present.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation

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.