Cold Stone Creamery
A°12625 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85032
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88339
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 28, 2026Re-Inspection4 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed business in operation with no Certified Food Protection Manager. 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. Consecutive repeat violation: 3rd.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed dirty and dusty fan guards in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Discussed with Person in Charge cleaning them at an increased frequency to prevent soil/dust build up. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed lack of working mop sink in the establishment. Previous mop sink faucet has been removed. Ensure mop sink is repaired and operational prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 5th consecutive violation.
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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
Inspector's notes
Observed a large amount drywall missing between the mop sink and three compartment sink, exposing wood. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Second Consecutive Violation.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Aug 24, 2026Routine1 foundation4 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed business in operation with no Certified Food Protection Manager. 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. Consecutive repeat violation: 3rd.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed a lack of body fluid clean up kit on the premises of the establishment. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. the procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. A body fluid clean up kit or equivalent is also satisfactory. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on September 3rd, 2026.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed dirty and dusty fan guards in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Discussed with Person in Charge cleaning them at an increased frequency to prevent soil/dust build up. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed lack of working mop sink in the establishment. Previous mop sink faucet has been removed. Ensure mop sink is repaired and operational prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 5th consecutive violation.
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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
Inspector's notes
Observed a large amount drywall missing between the mop sink and three compartment sink, exposing wood. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Second Consecutive Violation.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 10, 2026Routine3 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: handwashing and keeping handwashing sinks properly stocked
Inspector's notes
Observed a large amount drywall missing behind the ice cream machine and mop sink, exposing wood. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food manager at the 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. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd.
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Repeat Violation 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
Inspector's notes
Observed no operational mop sink at the establishment. Previous mop sink faucet has been removed. Per PIC, plumbing is being redone to fix leaks in the system. Ensure mop sink is repaired and operational prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 4th consecutive violation.
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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
2025
Oct 7, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: exposed wood by mop sink and cove base throughout establishment
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food manager at the 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.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed no operational mop sink at the establishment. Previous mop sink has been removed. Per PIC, plumbing is being redone to fix leaks in the system. Ensure mop sink is repaired and operational prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 3rd consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
Mar 4, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentration. Ensure walk-in cooler is not used to store TCS food items until repaired.
Inspector's notes
Observed no operational mop sink at the establishment. Previous mop sink has been removed. Per PIC, plumbing is being redone to fix leaks in the system. Ensure mop sink is repaired and operational prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
2024
Jul 25, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed:- Replacing the corner ceiling tile in the bathroom.- Replacing gloves before opening cold holding unit doors.
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed no mop sink at the establishment. Discussed with PIC installing a mop sink before the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-203.13 - Core: Service Sink
Feb 26, 2024Routine1 foundationB
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.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: B,Signer: Zaria Jackson
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Observed the reach in cold holding unit behind the front ice cream case to have a temperature of 54.5, measured with a calibrated min/max thermometer. Cold holding units must be able to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. The PIC moved the milk and cream to the cold holding unit in the back of the store and will call for service. Do not use the reach in unit for TCS foods until repaired. :
2023
Sep 21, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.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: B,Signer: Zarina Jackson
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed the sanitizer basin of the 3 comp sink tested at 0ppm for QAT sanitizer. Sanitizer must test between 200ppm and 400ppm to properly sanitize wares. Reviewed sanitizer use and testing with PIC. Sanitizer water should be changed at least every 4 hours. THE pic refilled the basin with the proper concentration of QAT sanitizer. 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 →