Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura
Last inspected:
18225 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33160Part of: Cold Stone Creamery Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura has been cited for 158 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations, particularly proper hand and arm washing procedures, appear in nearly every inspection on record, with 10 documented instances across at least 8 separate inspections. Consumer advisory violations were also recurring, cited in at least 6 inspections. Food contact surface violations appeared repeatedly, documented in at least 4 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 identified 14 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, with high-priority violations documented for hand washing, consumer advisory, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura last inspected?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura had?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura find?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura ever been shut down?
- No, Cold Stone Creamery in Aventura has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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