Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville
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3433 Archer Rd #a3, Gainesville, FL 32608Part of: Cold Stone Creamery Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cold Stone Creamery #559 in Gainesville averaged 4.5 violations per inspection across 21 inspections since 2016, performing slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy (cited in at least 3 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), shell stock requirements (3 inspections), and chemical storage (4 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on August 24, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone near the kitchen entrance. Two inspections in early 2025 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations due to shell stock and chemical storage violations. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 was completed with no further action required, with zero violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville last inspected?
- Cold Stone Creamery #559 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cold Stone Creamery #559 in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville had?
- Cold Stone Creamery #559 in Gainesville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville find?
- Cold Stone Creamery #559 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Cold Stone Creamery #559 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cold Stone Creamery in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cold Stone Creamery #559 in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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