Cold Stone Creamery in Weston

Last inspected:

4535 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33331

Part of: Cold Stone Creamery Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Cold Stone Creamery location in Weston has recorded 18 inspections with 78 total violations since 2016, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared recurrently, including hand-washing violations cited in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 inspections, and employee health reporting violations. Fire safety violations were documented in 2021 and 2022, involving blocked exit paths and a blocked garbage bin. A February 2024 routine inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation, escalating enforcement beyond routine inspections. The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 found 10 violations—1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic—and was completed with no further action, though the high violation count in this inspection represents a notable increase.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
78Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Cold Stone Creamery in Weston: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Cold Stone Creamery in Weston: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Main kitchen exit door- observed exit door being blocked by trash can. **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed gray garbage bin blocking exit in front of walk in cooler. Operator was told to remove.

Cold Stone Creamery in Weston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Cold Stone Creamery in Weston: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cold Stone Creamery in Weston last inspected?
Cold Stone Creamery in Weston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 26, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Weston?
The most frequently cited violations at Cold Stone Creamery in Weston are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Cold Stone Creamery in Weston had?
Cold Stone Creamery in Weston has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cold Stone Creamery in Weston find?
Cold Stone Creamery in Weston was most recently inspected on September 26, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cold Stone Creamery in Weston ever been shut down?
No, Cold Stone Creamery in Weston has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Cold Stone Creamery in Weston had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cold Stone Creamery in Weston has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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