Cold Stone Creamery
9059 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330151
What drove the grade
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on dry dish racks and knife magnet.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed cup as scoop in box of chocolate chips. Cup was removed.
Fixed on the spot
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed cases of to go bags and cups on floor in office.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
For reporting purposes only. Observed trash can and boxes blocking exit.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.