Marin County, CA

Cold Stone Creamery

Name: Cold Stone Creamery
Address: [Object Object], Marin County, CA

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Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Only Minor Violation(s) Found

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine

Aug 14, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114192Facility maintenance

Official wording

Water at 3-comp sink fluctuating between 90-108 F. Water must reach 120 F to wash dishes and operate facility safely. Repair by 4 PM to 120 F or facility may be closed.

Inspector’s notes

Green Placard Other minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415)473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection or ask the food facility for the inspection report.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Aug 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 18, 2025

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114099.7Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Observed 0ppm quat sanitizer solution at 3-comp sink. Facility used the wrong test strips. Quat sanitizer must read 200ppm. 3-comp remade and proper sanitizer observed. Quat strips left on site.

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 10, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 6, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 3, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114192Handwashing

Official wording

Hot and cold water not available at handsink in back room. Employee stated that sink leaks and water was shut off at sink. Hot and cold water shall be provided at all times. Repair sink within 7 days. Send invoice to inspector email to confirm repair.

Inspector’s notes

Other minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415)473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection or ask the food facility for the inspection report.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Oct 17, 2023

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 114259Pests

Official wording

Replace missing ceiling panels to prevent vermin. Seal holes, cracks, crevices to prevent any possible entry/harborage of vermin.

Inspector’s notes

Other minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection report or ask the food facility for the inspection report. Green placard was issued.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source