COLD STONE

Name: COLD STONE
Address: 1028 5 ST UNIT B, FORT MYERS BEACH, FL, 33931, US
Rating: 81.1

1028 5 ST UNIT B, FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931

License #4607372

🍦 Dessert/Ice Cream ℹ️

81.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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July 2, 2025 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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COLD STONE in FORT MYERS BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 2, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 7 critical, 12 major, 13 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-09-5] A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Per operator establishment does not allow the use of restroom by customers. Door marked as Storage Room.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with food served to the public in walk in cooler. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone then returned to work serving ice cream without hamd washing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated waffle batter containing eggs and buttermilk waffle batter (65 F Cold Holding).
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink at front counter.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelves of blast freezer
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle underneath three compartment sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-29-2024
[46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear door marked as fire exit blocked with cases of food and soda not allowing for egress.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on back prep table of front counter. Operator removed drinks.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table of front counter. Operator removed phone
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee serving ice cream without a hair restraint. Repeat from inspection dated 11-28-2023
[10-03-4] In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Insufficient velocity of running water based on milk fats not being washed out of dipper well.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bathroom hand sink
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee wash in back storage area and returned to work serving ice cream without hand washing.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone and then returned to work serving ice cream without hand washing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-28-2023
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Blender cups and lids washed in hand sink at front counter and not sanitized. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-28-2023
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used to rinse food service utensils.
[53B-01-5] 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. Operator unable to provide any proof of training for employees.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not all employees have Employee Health Reporting agreements available. This is a repeat violation for previous inspection dated 11-28-2023
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach underneath front counter. Repeat violation from previous inspection dated 11-28-2023

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-09-4] A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathroom blocked with ladders and marked "Do Not Enter - Staff Only" behind unmarked door in front area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on front prep counter. Operator removed.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food, no hair restraint Repeat from 04-04-2023
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and without hand washing proceeded to prepare and serve food. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing when changing tasks.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Blender cups, lids and ice cream scoops washed in hand washing sink and not sanitized.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink blocked with food containers, operator removed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used as a rinse/dump sink.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for Quaternary sanitizer.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee working did not have reporting agreement, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and it was completed during inspection. Repeat from 04-04-2023
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored next to hot water tank.