Cold Stone Creamery, 7476 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COLD STONE CREAMERY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7476 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210
License #: 5105166
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 6/24/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cone with bare hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in customer eating area
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of ice on inside of walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipper we'll holding ice scoops is not turned on.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface( shelf under prep table located next to ice cream machine). As well as under ice cream display case and toppings bar. Also observed food/debris buildup on counter surrounding waffle maker
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at ice cream prep area.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.Observed sweet cream mix thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks located in dishwash area and prep counter.
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory located at dishwasher area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees located at ice cream front counter.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed scoop for ice cream toppings , in boxes in walk in cooler, lacking handle.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle holding blue liquid
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions(front handsink )
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory(employee restroom )
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [At front counter hand sink.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. 1) Employees must have ORIGINAL training cards for each employee. Copies of certificate for each employee are not approved. 2) New employee on duty, at 60 days, needs employee training.
  • Observed clean Store N Pour lids in soiled gray bin on storage rack.
  • Observed in-use utensils used with ice cream not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Dipperwell turned off at ice cream freezer at front line. Water is 72degF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. [Blue colored glass cleaner hanging in spray bottle at storage shelf.]
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [front line] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [front line] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. [Dipperwell turned off at ice cream station at front counter. Several utensils in soiled water.] Corrected On Site by washing/sanitizing utensils and turning on dipperwell.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. [Blue liquid, window cleaner.] Corrected On Site.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. [Spatula torn and missing large piece.] Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter. Corrected On Site.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Taste-test spoons stored with mouthpieces exposed to handling by employees. Handles should all be in upright direction or in a manner where mouthpieces will not be handled. Upon callback on 4.5.2011, spoons are still lying in all directions in container. Employee does not have sanitary gloves on when reaching for taste test spoons.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Employee training program is unapproved. Training books are labeled ServSafe Employee Guide, Fourth Edition, by National Restaurant Association (Blue/white booklets).
4/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Paring knife at front prep area stored upright with blade tip embedded into unfinished 2x4 wood. Corrected On Site by removing from wood and properly cleaning/sanitizing.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
  • Observed dumpster/cans improperly located. Taste-test trash receptacle stored on narrow top surface of ice cream cooler on front line with potential for spoons to fall into ice cream below if customer should miss receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands after handling cash/register.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds and without drying hands before shutting off water.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Lids are completely removed from dumpster with trash inside.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle cone batter left on prep counter in large bowl at 68degF while single employee managed multiple store tasks. Corrected On Site by refrigerating.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Taste-test spoons stored with mouthpieces exposed to handling by employees. Handles should all be in upright direction or in a manner where mouthpieces will not be handled.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Single serve take-out containers not stored inverted on open wire shelving near desk. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Gallon of milk in walk-in cooler production-dated to use by Jan 27. Milk is heavier-than-normal consistency for 2%. Upon inquiry, employee states he adds sweet cam mix to milk for ice cream prep. Container not date marked with alteration date.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Milk jug not labeled with note of added sweet cream mix in walk-in cooler.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle cone batter stored in large mixing bowl on front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Several ice cream boxes on floor of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of caramel on floor by desk. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. [dipperwell] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board on front counter prep table by bananas grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet cloths stored on prep table in back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Gray tubs by walk-in cooler are soiled.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of cake containers on floor of back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Mini "taste" spoons at ice cream cooler stored in manner where grabbing handle of one would cause employee to touch food contact surface with hand.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Ice cream cake lids not stored with open side facing downward on wire storage rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Paper cone cups not stored inverted at front line dispenser.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.[dipperwell off at icecream station with scoops inside]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Observed utensils, lids, small equipment stored on shelving inside soiled grey plastic containers.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Plastic takeout containers not covered or inverted on top of oven in back room.
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touch waffle cone. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch waffle cone with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Clean utensils [spatulas, tongs,etc] stored in soiled grey plastic bins.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Plastic lids.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Dipperwell turned off. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic spoons for sampling not presented by handle.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout containers should be inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Waffle cones stored on either side of handsink with no splash guard protection Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee take cake out of pan with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Observed two employees working with icecream type products and cakes with long ponytails.
  • Observed outside garbage can lid open and can appears dirty.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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