Cold Stone Creamery
B1649 S Stapley Dr, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23252
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Apr 16, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Discussed with PIC Food code regulations in relation to maintaining facilities clean and in good condition.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the back of the kitchen handwashing station being blocked completely by a trash can and other items. Per PIC, that handwashing station is barely used by employees. PIC removed unnecessary items at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.
2025
Sep 18, 2025RoutinecleanA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 10, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB°
report emailed to email on file.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
please ensure the food establishment has a certified food manager during the hours of operations. available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
please provide/obtain paper towel for the front ice cream preparation hand washing basin. discussed with manager via phone. manager provided papaer towel for the hand washing station. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed 2 sprayer cans of insecticides placed in the back food prep. area. discussed with staff and facility manager via phone. manager removed /discarded pesticide cans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. 7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
observed some gaps between the food prep. counters and the back tile walls. please seal the juncture opening from debris accumulating in the penetration. showed staff Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
2024
Jul 24, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Inspector's notes
observed the facility wall behind the waffle cone makers in disrepair. walls has peeled. please repair to smooth, easily cleanable surface. showed PIC
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Jul 23, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Informed owner via phone regarding the status of the repeated risk factor , lack of soap at the food prep. hand washing stations. please ensure adequate hand washing soap and soap dispensers are available for all hand washing basins. re-inspection scheduled for 7-24-2024.
Inspector's notes
Observed back room food prep. hand washing station, as well as the front ice cream food prep. area had no soap. informed manager. re-inspection scheduled. 7-24-2024. informed staff on duty as well as the facility owner via phone. informed manager regarding the status of the repeated risk factor. Manager will obtain soap for the food prep. hand washing stations and notify sanitarian once obtained.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 the facility wall behind the waffle cone makers in disrepair. walls has peeled. please repair to smooth, easily cleanable surface. showed PIC
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Jul 17, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
Re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. notified manger on duty. 7-27-2024Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed back room food prep. hand washing station, as well as the front ice cream food prep. area had no soap. informed manager. manager will obtained a hand washing soap and dispenser. re-inspection 10 days scheduled. informed manager. Manager will obtain soap for the food prep. hand washing stations and notify sanitarian once obtained.
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Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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 the facility wall behind the waffle cone makers in disrepair. walls has peeled. please repair to smooth, easily cleanable surface. showed PIC
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Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Feb 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _0 Priority, _ 0Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed. store is scheduled to be remodeled, including floors, walls and countertops. Informed PIC to ensure department permitting office approval. remodel application process was reviewed with manager on duty. please ensure the department remodel application is submitted prior to changes made. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager**************please obtain one certified food manager for the facility. Available resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed. 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,Signer: Tonya-manager in charge
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 →