Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COLD STONE CREAMERY

8448 SW 8TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2023
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3406264
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552456
DBPR license2330877

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed waffles cups for ice cream stored on top of reach in cooler at front counter. Discussed with operator and coached the proper way to stored them. Operator placed items under plexiglass display case **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents, located at back preparation area.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan guards. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located at front counter.

#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter.

#4Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on the floor, located at front counter.

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls near ice machine.

#6Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made a new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.