Cold Stone Creamery
139 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11217
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 years ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 12, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 12, 2024
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 34 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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