Cold Stone Creamery in Miami
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8448 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL 33144Part of: Cold Stone Creamery Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cold Stone Creamery in Miami has been inspected 17 times since March 2022, accumulating 115 violations with an average of 6.8 per inspection — nearly 30% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Handwashing violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, and chemical storage violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, indicating recurring management lapses. High-priority violations including improper cooking temperatures, food contact surface deficiencies, and allergen awareness failures have been documented across multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following the March 9, 2022 inspection. The most recent inspection on July 18, 2025 identified 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cold Stone Creamery in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cold Stone Creamery in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cold Stone Creamery in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cold Stone Creamery in Miami last inspected?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Cold Stone Creamery in Miami had?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Miami has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cold Stone Creamery in Miami find?
- Cold Stone Creamery in Miami was most recently inspected on July 18, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cold Stone Creamery in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Cold Stone Creamery in Miami 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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