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Cold Stone Creamery

7251 NW 86th Place, Kansas City, MO, 64153

Score 98.2

Most recent inspection

Date
September 30, 2026
Type
Complaint
Result
Score 98.2
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
12
Jurisdiction
Jackson County (Kansas City), MO

Violations (12)

  • 5-205.11

    Using a Handwashing Sink - A handwashing sink is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; is being used for purposes other than handwashing or is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

    Observed two hand sinks in the rear prep area, one behind the door to the service area and one near the mop sink to have multiple items inside the basin or items blocking access. *** To be assessed in 3 to 10 days ***

  • 6-301.12Corrected on site

    Hand Drying Provision - Each handwashing sink, or group of adjacent sinks, is not provided with Individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

    Observed no paper towels at the hand sink behind the service counter and at the hand sink in the rear prep area near the door to the service area. Person in charge provided paper towels at time of inspection.

  • 6-501.18

    Maintaining & Using Handwashing Sinks - Handwashing sinks are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.

    Observed build up in basin of hand sink behind service counter.

  • 4-602.11

    Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.

    Observed build up on the waffle irons behind service counter. Observed soil residue in containers of ice cream toppings on service counter. *** To be assessed in 3 to 10 days ***

  • 3-304.12

    In-use utensils not properly stored between uses

    Observed ice scoops stored in well of standing room-temperature water. Food employee turned on hot water for the well at time of inspection.

  • 4-903.11

    Single-service/use items not stored as specified in the Food Code

    Observed box of container lids on floor in hallway near restroom.

  • 4-904.11

    Single-service/use items not properly handled, displayed or dispensed to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces; and/or Single-service items for consumer self-service not furnished with the original wrapper or from an approved dispenser

    Observed container of single use spoons on service counter with lip-contact surface stored up.

  • 3-305.11

    Food is not stored as required by the Food Code

    Observed box of sorbet on floor in walk in cooler. Observed boxes of ice cream and metal pan of ice cream on floor in walk in freezer.

  • 4-602.13

    Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue

    Observed dust build up around ceiling vents throughout dining, service, and rear prep area. Observed dust build up on Mitsubishi Electric wall mounted HVAC system in dining area. Observed ice build up on ceiling and condenser unit in walk in freezer. *** To be assessed in 3 to 10 days ***

  • 6-501.11

    Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

    Observed build up on shelves under service counter. Observed build up and debris around floor drain under service counter. Observed build up and debris on floor of the walk in freezer. *** To be assessed in 3 to 10 days ***

  • 6-501.16

    Mops not allowed to air dry after use

    Observed mop in mop sink unable to air dry.

  • 8-304.11

    At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.

    Observed 0 out of 1 = 0% of food handling employees to have a food handler card. No certified manager onsite at time of inspection. *** To be assessed in 3 to 10 days ***

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed October 1, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.