Cold Stone Creamery
A°401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix 85004
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11765
Score based on 3 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history3 on record
2026
Apr 23, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dipper well for ice cream scoops not turned on. Scoops were sitting in water at ambient temperature at 77°F. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection and dipper well was turned on. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2025
May 7, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing sink located under the cashier bar with no running water, portable tank observed empty. Observed other portable handwashing sink located opposite of ice cream cart set up in a manner with splash flowing onto the ground causing graywater build-up. PIC restocked handwashing sink under cashier bar with water at time of inspection. Informed staff to use bigger container to catch graywater from portable handsink in order to avoid graywater build-up from splash. Facilities shall be maintained in conditions that promote handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice cream scoops stored in water measured 67'F. Running water tap also observed not turned on due to portable tank being empty of water. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2024
Apr 17, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.Inspector emphasized importance of verifying that hand washing sink is operational at all times.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Vanessa Diaz Ramirez
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →