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Cold Stone Creamery

3301 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear 85395

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22207

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 30, 2025 — Routine — score 76 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Jul 10, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 10, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.-- Upon Re-inspection, Priority Violation item(s) category #33 and Core Violations #47 from 06/30/2025 inspection report have been corrected. Facility will return to regular inspection schedule.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on premises at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Ice cream containers and lids found stored under front counter hand sink drain line. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

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

Inspector's notes

Flooring and light shields have buildup of residues and/or debris.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jun 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB°

----Verification of working adequate refrigeration will be performed. Please provide working equipment by re-inspection date of 07/10/2025. Contact inspector if unit is repaired prior to re-inspection date.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on premises at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM on site during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Silk milk found at internal temperature of 45*F.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature found with inspector's thermometer registered 50*F.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for 7/10/2025.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Ice cream containers and lids found stored under front counter hand sink drain line. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Green cutting board surface has scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Frozen condensate found on equipment in walk-in refrigeration unit.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Flooring and light shields have buildup of residues and/or debris.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 4, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Food Temperature Measuring Devices (i.e. - food probe thermometer)

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite during times of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-903.12

Inspector's notes

Ice cream containers found stored under front counter hand sink drain line. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-903.12 - Core: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens

2024

Jul 8, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Hot water measured at 110*F at employee hand sink and ware washing sink at time of inspection.

Jul 3, 2024Routine2 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed policies and procedures with establishment including:-Sanitation testing devices

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Inspector's notes

Handwashing sink in back of establishment and three compartment sink released water with a maximum internal temperature of 88F. Establishment must provide hot water at a minimum of 100F to ensure proper handwashing is performed. Facility shall not sanitize any utensils or equipment until hot water can be provided. Establishment shall correct the violation prior to re-inspection set for 07/08/2024. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed green chemicals being stored in spray bottles towards back of establishment with no labeling indicating chemical being stored. Informed employee, common names of product were written on the containers during time of inspection. Ensure all chemicals are labeled.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Jan 8, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo Certified Food Manager on site at time of inspection. Person in Charge shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Per paragraph 2-101.11, a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation. Provide a Certified Food Protection Manager during operating. **3rd Consecutive ViolationReviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used -- Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (i.e. - spray bottles)--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed and Emailed inspection report.Award: B,Signer: Florencia Garcia

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Unlabeled blue solution spray bottle found sitting atop ice cream maker in back of house. Per food employee, spray bottle solution is sanitizing solution. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Label working containers as to their contents. ----------- Food employee label spray bottle at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Uni-sex restroom found with uncovered waste container. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer. Clean flooring at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →