Cold Stone Creamery
35607 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215857
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (4 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand wash sink blocked by push card. Operator moved push cart
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Handwash sink by ice cream station used to store wiping cloth. Operator moved wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee beverage on shelf above waffle cones.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelves of reach in freezer rusted.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on containers in warewashing area.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloth stored in hand sink. Operator moved wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of microwave soiled with debris.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee personal items stored above waffle cones.
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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.