Cold Stone Creamery

430 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-91080

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Buckeye restaurant avg: 98

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

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 5, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection conducted on today's date. Verified walk-in refrigeration at 41*F or below. All TCS food items were verified to be 41*F or below.

Sep 4, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will be conducted on 9/5/25 to verify cold holding temperatures at 41*F or below for walk-in refrigeration unit.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Internal temperature of 49*F for Sweet cream product boxed product containing milk found in walk-in refrigeration unit . Internal temperature of 49*F for two gallons of whole milk, all other food items stored in walk-in refrigeration at not time/temperature control for safety (TCS) Non-TCS food items. Discussed with operator TCS food items shall be cold held at 41*F or below. Per operator, 9boxes of sweet cream have been stored in walk-in refrigeration for longer than 4hours. Product is no longer safe for consumption. Operator proceeded to discard 9 boxes of sweet cream and two gallons of whole milk. Discontinue storing TCS food items until unit is verified at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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

Ambient temperature of 50*F for walk-in refrigeration unit. Refrigeration unit shall cold hold at 41*F or below for all TCS food items. Ensure to repair/ replace unit to cold hold at 41*F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted on 9/5/25 to verify cold holding temperatures at 41*F or below.

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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. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Natasha B. Report e-mailed.Reviewed manual warewashing procedure with person in charge (PIC).No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Natasha Benitez

2023

Jul 26, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Inspection rights accepted by Gianna M. Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Gianna Mendiola

Jul 26, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Gianna M. Report e-mailed.Re-inspection will occur on or before July 27, 2023.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Gianna M

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Bags of cheesecake and chocolate ice cream base measured at internal temperature ranging from 48-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure all time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are kept at 41F or colder. Bags of base were stored in walk-in refrigerator that was holding at 53F ambient temperature. Bases were moved to walk-in freezer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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

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. Walk-in refrigerator in back of house (BOH) measured at ambient temperature of 53F with out-of-temperature TCS foods stored inside. Please ensure all refrigeration can hold cold at 41F or colder. TCS items moved to walk-in freezer. Unit may not be used to store TCS foods until repairs are completed. 24-Hour Re-Inspection - re-inspection will occur on or before July 27, 2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →