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Cold Stone Creamery

A

8215 W Bell Rd, Peoria 85382

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77215

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

97
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 26, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 14, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jun 17, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 1, 2026 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 6 core)94
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 1, 2026Routine6 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.-- Facility has in current use following homestyle equipment in food preparation area:- Emerson refrigerator, Kenmore refrigerator, Frigidaire Ice maker.Food permit is to have approved, commercial grade equipment throughout facility that is used for customer production.________________________--Reviewed Integrated Pest Management Procedures and Protocols with PIC at time of inspection.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore4-101.16

Inspector's notes

Sponges found in three compartment sink area. Sponges are not to come in contact with in-use food contact surfaces. Discontinue use of sponge and use proper cleaning equipment for food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.16 - Core: Sponges Use Limitation

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

Inspector's notes

Cutting board surface at front counter 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.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Cabinetry, wire shelving, atop walk-in coolers, and other horizontal surfaces throughout the establishment have buildup of residues.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Middle bin of three compartment sink showing signs of disrepair.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

No covered waste receptable in uni-sex restroom.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide 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 wall surfaces beneath and behind equipment have buildup of residues.

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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.

Jan 14, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, Clean (i.e. - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered;--Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for RetailSale, Properly Stored (i.e. - spray bottles)

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

Inspector's notes

Floor drain at front counter has buildup of residue.

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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.

2025

Jun 17, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Small household table top ice machine in use for making occasional smoothie. Unit is not commercial, not durable and not easily cleanable (non removeable screen ect...). Instructed person in charge to replace with a commercial/NSF approved unit or buy ice.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

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

Inspector's notes

Wall FRP board by mop sink is bowing out and creating wall/wall juncture gaps. Front counter lower shelves have deteriorated/split. Instructed person in charge to seal all gaps.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Feb 14, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Small household table top ice machine in use for making occasional smoothie. Unit is not commercial, not durable and not easily cleanable (non removeable screen ect...). Instructed person in charge to replace with a commercial/NSF approved unit or buy ice.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

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

Inspector's notes

Buildup of food debris behind storage shelves in back prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Jul 26, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

Correction of fly violation noted on 7/16/2024 verified through electronic response on 7/26/2024. A copy of this report was electronically delivered.

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

Inspector's notes

Floors between ice cream case and cabinet, floors behind standing coolers in back room, floors under and behind wire rack shelving have buildup of debris and organic material. Not in use dipper well dirty with buildup of organic material. Instructed person in charge to clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Cove base has come loose from walls creating accessible gaps between cove tile and walls. FRP board has come loose surrounding the mop sink. Instructed person in charge to repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jul 16, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

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

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

50+ small flies throughout food service work area. Instructed person in charge to have licensed pest control out within 10 days and to email copy of invoice stating as such.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

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

Inspector's notes

Floors between ice cream case and cabinet, floors behind standing coolers in back room, floors under and behind wire rack shelving have buildup of debris and organic material. Not in use dipper well dirty with buildup of organic material. Instructed person in charge to clean. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Cove base has come loose from walls creating accessible gaps between cove tile and walls. FRP board has come loose surrounding the mop sink. Instructed person in charge to repair.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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,Signer: jigar S

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →