Costco Wholesale Store

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Inspections

1. Nov 18, 2025 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.No CFM's are posted, all records are kept in employee file. Requested manager to pot a few for viewing.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - CLEAN SOLUTIONS

     The 3 compartment sink in the deli/meat room for the sanitizer sink is dirty.Corrected on site and corrected to 300.

     Correction: Maintain clean solutions for warewashing at all times.

     Code 4-501.18

2. Jan 30, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sliced tomatos in deli room is cold held at 45°F. Product was discarded by staff. PIC instructed staff to ensure product is brought back to refrigeration after use.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Quat Sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0-100 PPM. Observed sanitizer bottles in the food court area to not be at correct levels. PIC tested bottles for accuracy and demonstrated the same results. All bottles were swapped out with fresh sanitizer at 300ppm.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     There are damaged boxes of chocolate chunks in the bakery walk-in freezer. Observed multiple damaged boxes on pallet with exposed food falling out. PIC instructed staff to remove damaged items and discard product.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Cleaned Knives stored on clean wall rack are visibly soiled in knife holder. Observed soiled knifes in clean personal holder on wall. PIC instructed staff to wash soiled items.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Paper towel dispenser in Deli area is not functioning as intended. PIC attempted to fix the dispenser but was unable to correct the issue. PIC to request repairs.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surface shelving in isle walk-in freezer are soiled with with food debris. Observed frozen loose raw animal products, spilled liquid/ fruit mix on shelving. PIC stated he would have the items cleaned.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The raw room sink, and deli 2 comp sink is not maintained in good repair. Observed both sinks to lose water when drains are closed. PIC to order repairs for improperly functioning sinks.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

3. Dec 5, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.