Stuart, Martin County

COLD STONE CREAMERY

2189 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Mar 20, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24458072

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris dumped in hand wash sink in back kitchen

36-32-5

Detail 24458070

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed walls in disrepair due to moisture

36-03-4

Detail 24458071

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-24-5

Detail 24458073

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall

22-16-4

Detail 24458069

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue

Dec 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 24265576

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed ceiling tiles with moisture damage at front counter/dining area

36-34-5

Detail 24265575

Basic - Observed ceiling tiles soiled with brown liquid stains in back kitchen and back office areas

36-27-5

Detail 24265574

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed interior wall boards soiled with mold like substance at front counter

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-14-4

Detail 23988455

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator cough with hands then proceed to handle ice cream at ice cream maker and make orders with cream equipment

22-11-5

Detail 23988454

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed ice cream prep table soiled with old food debris, per operator, counter cleaned nightly. Advised operator to clean food contact surfaces every 4 hours

03A-02-5

Detail 23988452

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (in walk in cooler 52F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Items left on counter and out of temperature for approximately 30 min

22-02-4

Detail 23988451

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

53B-01-5

Detail 23988450

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for any employees. Per operator, employees hired more than 60 days ago.

36-73-4

Detail 23988456

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Floor soiled with food debris through out establishment

22-16-4

Detail 23988453

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-16-4

Detail 23436391

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator enter establishment, then proceed to handle ready to eat ice cream without washing hands first.

12B-07-4

Detail 23436389

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Drink on food prep counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23436392

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 23436390

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in corner area near triple sink and underneath reach in cooler in kitchen.

Oct 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 23217662

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser on floor of back storage area. operator labeled properly Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23217665

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile at back storage area near back door.

32-12-5

Detail 23217664

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can in unisex single stall bathroom.

36-22-4

Detail 23217663

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23217666

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 frosting buckets on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22953185

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, smoothie mix (45F - Cold Holding); whole milk (45F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22953188

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, smoothie mix (45F - Cold Holding); whole milk (45F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.

32-11-5

Detail 22953187

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.

31B-06-4

Detail 22953189

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at sink not working/unable to dispense soap. No soap in bathroom.

35A-03-4

Detail 22953186

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside sticky trap underneath counter. Operator discarded.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 22126940

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 56 degrees, whipping cream, 55 degrees, milk/reach in cooler/stored overnight/frontline

03A-02-5

Detail 22126942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56 degrees, whipped cream, 55 degrees, milk(stored overnight)/reach in cooler/frontline

31B-05-4

Detail 22126943

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee restroom

08B-38-4

Detail 22126941

Basic - Food stored on floor. Brownies/walk in freezer. Corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 21808089

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 89 degrees /at time of inspection/Front line hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Operator called plumber for service. Time Extended

Feb 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21804096

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flies/by mop sink area/back room. . 9 small flies/by condiment area/ice cream prep area/frontline/front counter. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21804093

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On floor/scattered in back room /next to to go containers.

27-16-4

Detail 21804094

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 89 degrees /at time of inspection/Front line hand wash sink.

36-73-4

Detail 21804091

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment/frontline/back room. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21804092

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream/walk in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21804095

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dip well/scoops/corrective action taken/operator turned on dip well. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 21229950

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin/prep table/corrective action taken/operator stored aspirin in proper area. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21229951

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment/prep areas. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21229948

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chocolate chips/walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 21229952

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep tables/equipment Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 21229949

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Frontline

Jan 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20810460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47f in Walk-in cooler, removed to Reach-in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 20810461

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Unclean floor in Walk-in cooler, Walk-in freezer, behind equipment in prep areas and in back by mop sink/office areas.

10-03-4

Detail 20810463

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well not on with ice cream scoops in standing water in well. Was turned on during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20810459

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior Reach-in freezer doors unclean. Prep table unclean. Interior cabinet under front counter Hand wash sink unclean.

21-12-4

Detail 20810462

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Was corrected to 300ppm Quaternary sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 20810465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Unclean floor in Walk-in cooler, Walk-in freezer, and in prep areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20810464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Reach-in freezer doors unclean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-25: Time Extended

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20748015

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife unclean and cutting,board. Removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20748013

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20748014

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Unclean floor in Walk-in cooler, Walk-in freezer, and in prep areas. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20748012

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Reach-in freezer doors unclean. Warning