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Cold Stone Creamery

3330 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12730

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 4, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 16, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 23, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 23, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several dishes stored clean on the rack near the three-compartment sink, but had food debris on them. Employee properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized the dishes. Advised PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

2025

Sep 16, 2025Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.1. Informed PIC that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure is required to be maintained onsite at all times. Provided procedure document via email. 2. Reviewed how to set up the sanitizer compartment at the three-comp sink with PIC. 3. Discussed test strip requirements.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available onsite at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a CFPM needs to be available onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed drainpipe from the ice machine inside the floor drain. Informed PIC that there needs to be at least a one-inch air gap between the outlet of the pipe and the top of the floor drain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Apr 22, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was available on site at time of inspection. Informed PIC that there needs to be at least one person with a Food Protection Manager Certificate on site during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ***** 2nd Repeat Violation *****

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jul 24, 2024Routine4 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on-site at time of inspection. Employee said the manager has one stepped out before time of inspection. Explained to PIC that someone with a Food Protection Manager Certificate needs to be onsite during all hours of operation. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed an abundance (30 +) of dead flies inside the electric wall trapping device in back prep room and a larger insect stuck in the grating of the same device. Observed a hanging sticky fly sheet to the left above the hand sink with an abundance (20 +) of small insects on it. Observed large dead roach in the floor drain underneath the far most right counter where storage is. Observed floor trapping devices underneath the front counter where storage is, a few were clean, and others had dead insects. PIC was informed of the dead insects. Explained to PIC that the devices are allowed, but they need to be monitored frequently enough to dispose of dead insects, as to not attract more pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed small drain-pipe from the ice cream machine draining directly into the floor drain. The pipe is 2-3 inches inside the drain, an air break is present. Explained to PIC that the pipe needs to be moved to cut so that there is a one-inch air gap between the end of the pipe and the top of the drain. Discussed the importance of preventing backflow and possible bio-film growth into equipment, as well as being able to properly clean the floor drains. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed food and other debris underneath the ice cream chiller, as well as behind ice cream machine and equipment in the back prep room. Observed yellow/orange discoloration on the back right wall and ceiling above the waffle makers. Observed a build-up of grey material on the air vents in the front service area. Informed PIC that these areas need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a frequency which prevents the accumulation of debris and organic matter. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2023

Dec 4, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Signer: Aryana O.,Award: Not Participating

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. Observed no hand drying provisions for hand washing sink in bathroom. Discussed with PIC that all hand washing sinks need hand drying provisions to properly wash hands. Paper towels were restocked. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 →