A99.5

COSTCO #367 DELI

2125 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY, Matthews, NC 28105

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021407

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 26, 2026

Inspections on record35

On record sinceAug 30, 2013

Score history

Aug 30, 2013Higher is betterOct 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 26, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths bucket for sanitizer at 50ppm quat. CDI. Solution was replaced to the required concentration level.

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Jun 24, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed cleaning needed under the prep tables.

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Jan 20, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed sanitizer at 3 comp sink at 100ppm quat. CDI. Solution was increased in concentration to required levels. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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Sep 17, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed street tacos chicken, salads, cooling in WI at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed shrimps cooling in WI in tightly covered container. CDI. PIC opened. Facility is advised to keep food in containers open or slightly opened during cooling to meet the cooling time and parameters. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored directly in solution at 0ppm. Quat. CDI. PIC changed the solution.

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Jun 20, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink with inoperable paper towel dispenser. CDI: Dispenser was repaired during inspection and properly dispensing paper towels.

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Jan 9, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a spray bottle containing detergent without a label. CDI: PIC labeled spray bottle.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed one stack of single use to go containers for ribs being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on counter. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded containers. REPEAT.

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