Cold Stone Creamery #20656
3426 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915620
What drove the grade
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat tested at 100ppm. Operator stated the solution was prepared over 6 hours ago. Solution was discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Box of sweet cream mix on the floor in walk in cooler.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee bottled drink on shelf over clean metal pans next to ice machine. Employee moved drink
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.