Cold Stone Creamery

2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87236

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

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Jul 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed food preparation in establishment with no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site. A 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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed employee change tasks from warewashing to food preparation without washing hands. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 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. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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: EMBRI JONES

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas. Missing and cracked laminate and exposed wood shelving underneath ice cream make table. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces must be made of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and/or easily cleanable materials and/or constructed of proper materials. Repair/replace as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →