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Cold Stone Creamery

A

2815 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82646

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Dec 3, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 30, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 16, 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 history8 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed pest control measures.

Jan 30, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has a work order in on the dining area to replace the tiles around the service area and cove base.

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

Inspector's notes

Third Consecutive. Observed the wall behind the register and underneath register with excessive buildup of greasy debris. Increase cleaning regimen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Dec 3, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present. 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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed wall behind register and underneath register with excessive build up of debris. Increase cleaning regimen

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Nov 19, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Nov 18, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present. 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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in refrigerator measuring with an ambient temperature of 56 degrees. TCS items such as milk and ice cream mixes measured with internal temperature of 55 degrees F. These items had been stored in refrigerator over night and were recommended for discard. Discussed cold holding. Adequate refrigeration not available- re-inspection required Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed walk-in refrigerator measuring with an ambient temperature of 56 degrees. TCS items such as milk and ice cream mixes measured with internal temperature of 55 degrees F. These items had been stored in refrigerator over night and were recommended for discard. Discussed cold holding. Adequate refrigeration not available- re-inspection required within 48 hours Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed live roach during inspection. Requested PIC has licensed pest control applicator treat establishment. Must be free of pests. A re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days to review recent pest control invoice Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

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

Inspector's notes

Observed wall behind register and underneath register with excessive build up of debris. Increase cleaning regimen

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 9, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager present.

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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

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment operating without a certified food manager.

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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

Apr 10, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed date marking procedures. Specify between received dates and opened dates on milk containers. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedOn 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: B,Signer: Wendy Sindel

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. Observed both hand wash sinks without a drying provision. PIC stocked paper towels at time of inspection. Discussed required hand washing supplies Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →