PlateScore

Cold Stone Creamery

A

1959 S Power Rd, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-64265

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 30, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 30, 2026Routine3 coreA

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

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed frozen containers of soft serve thawing at room temperature. Discussed approved thawing methods with PIC and PIC moved soft serve to reach-in cooler to properly thaw.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaking faucet at both handwashing sinks. Also observed bucket stored underneath three compartment sink to collect leaking water from pipes. Please repair 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 debris and spills inside reach-in cooler underneath prep area and in walk-in cooler floors. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of food debris and spills.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 27, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-202.11

Inspector's notes

Light bulb in freezer was missing protective shielding. Please replace prior to next routine inspection.

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6-202.11 - Core: Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding

2025

Jun 24, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Jan 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection was emailedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. CFPM has expired in 2023. Please obtain a certificate as a CFPM must be present during all 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Jon Lowers

2023

Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection was emailedThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Amber Sainz

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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 →