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Cold Stone Creamery

A

1829 N Power Rd, Mesa 85205

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33516

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 2, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 29, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 28, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 8, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 25, 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 history9 on record

2026

Aug 25, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed alternative sanitizer options other than quat tablets. Discussed ensuring that ice build-up on freezer is removed.

Feb 12, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

2025

Sep 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Sep 8, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

No handwashing soap was present in front hand sink behind ice cream counter. Person in charge provided the hand soap during time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager on site during time of inspection. 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. **7th Consecutive 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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of dust on ventilation hoods above ice cream counter and prep area in front. Discussed cleaning the air vents to prevent the contamination of food during preparation and service. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition

Mar 28, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No certified food protection manager on-site during inspection. 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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed sanitizer cloth hanging on hand washing station faucet. Sanitizer solution in bucket tested at 0 ppm for both chlorine and quat. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Staff on site prepared new sanitizer solution for the bucket. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2024

Sep 9, 2024RoutineA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCounty code (MCEHC)

Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

Feb 29, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Please acquire one onsiteFood Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Leah Parker ,Award: B

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed hand sink in back room and hand sink in restroom to have no soap. Soap was re stocked at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 2, 2023Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). No CFPM manager was present at time of inspection. At least one CFPM must be on site during hours of operation. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Juia Hoste

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed condenser outlet pipe routed directly below cash register expelling a significant amount of water into a collection bucket. Please route pipe to an appropriate area by next routine inspection. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed standing water on shelving below frozen ice cream table. Shelving had visible black organic matter build up. Operator stated water collects underneath after washing ice cream table. Discussed cleaning appropriately and drying underneath regularly to avoid build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →