Cold Stone Creamery

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide Quats test kit (test done using the inspectors test kit)
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity observed (droppings).Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the lower shelving under the front counter ice well to remove soils & evidence of mouse droppings.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove the bucket of stagnate water from under the POS counter. Address any repair with a licensed plumber Mops & brooms observed stored in different locations.Provide a designated location for storage Remove & discard all empty boxes and unnecessary clutter from around the rear door.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Provide a door sweep at the front entrance & repair the gap between the double door to prevent possible pest access.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Clean the floor at several locations(discussed with the PIC) to remove evidence of mouse droppings. Clean the interior walk in floor to remove debris.
  code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 31, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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