Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton
Last inspected:
7476 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210Part of: Cold Stone Creamery Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton has 18 inspections on record between March 2020 and July 2025, with 82 total violations averaging 4.6 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $300 fine. High-priority violations have included employee health policy infractions (cited in 2021 and 2020), hand washing failures (2021), food contact surface contamination (2021, 2020, and 2023), and improper chemical storage (2021, 2020, and 2023). An administrative complaint was recommended following a September 2023 inspection that documented a high-priority food condition violation, a high-priority food contact surface violation, and a high-priority chemical storage violation. The most recent inspection on July 11, 2025 found one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017004435 | $300.00 | Jan 6, 2017 | Tampa |
Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton last inspected?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton had?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton find?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton was most recently inspected on July 11, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $300.00 in fines.
- How much has Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton been fined?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Bradenton has been fined a total of $300.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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