COLD STONE CREAMERY
35607 US HWY 19 N · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Measured at 0ppm. Re tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored on handwash sink on ice cream line. Operator moved sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Sink in bathroom has improper pressure. Pressure is too low to properly rinse soap off hands.
Basic 11
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table over ready to eat food. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and wallet on prep table over ready to eat food. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and ring. Operator removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cakes stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved cakes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has food debris.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form HR 5030-105
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on shelf in ware washing area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in ware washing area. Operator moved cloths to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloths stored in use on prep table in back room. Operator disposed of cloths **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm operator corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:46 AM.
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.