A98.5

COSTCO #359 MARKET

500 TYVOLA RD, Charlotte, NC 28217

Meat Market · NC permit/State ID 2060300239

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedSep 18, 2026

Inspections on record34

On record sinceNov 14, 2013

Score history

Nov 14, 2013Higher is betterSep 18, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 18, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 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 house-cut meat products above 41F in the troughs while said to be cold holding. The ambient temperature recorded was 34F but the TCS items were above 41F (see temp log). The items on the first layer directly on the wire rack were temping at 41F and below. The likely cause of non-compliant cold holding would be how high the items were stacked. PIC stated that the items were placed in the troughs around 9am. -CDI- PIC placed the necessary items in the WIC to be cooled back down to 41F. (1.5 pts) 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in a QUAT solution at 0ppm. -CDI- Solution was replaced. (0 pts)

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May 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 22, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed both sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths stored in them at 0ppm. Replace sanitizer with properly concentrated solution. (0.5 pts)

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Sep 22, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 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 several items in the grab and go cases dog hat were above 41F while said to be cold holding. PIC stated that the unit had just been in defrost mode for 30-40mins. The chart that was shown to the EHS displayed that the unit had not reached above 40F for longer than 15 minutes. PIC is not sure how long the food items had been out of temp. EHS recorded an ambient temperature of 37F for the case. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the necessary food items. (1.5 pts) 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed pooled water caused by clogged strainer under the 3 compartment sink. Increase cleaning frequency of the strainer to reduce the amount of pooled water that is accumulated on the floors. (0 pts)

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Apr 30, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed two cases of raw ground turkey stored above raw pork. PIC stated frequent checks are done during walk-throughs and they will document the incident. CDI - PIC moved ground pork to proper storage area. (1.5) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed in use utensils held in a sleeve being stored on the handle of a trash can. PIC stated this is not where the utensils should be stored. CDI - PIC moved utensils to three compartment sink to be wash, rinsed, and sanitized. (0)

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Dec 16, 2024 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 sanitizer concentrations in sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. CDI- PIC changed bag of sanitizer and re-filled all sanitizer buckets. Sanitizer was observed at correct concentration.

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Aug 16, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground beef stored above cut pork chops in walk in cooler. CDI - Storage order was corrected. -0 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

Repeat violation

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of unknown substance stored under prep table. PIC identified contents to be mineral oil. Label all working containers of oils. -REPEAT- -1 point-

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May 9, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

Corrected during inspection

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed food grade mineral oil without label. Label.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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Dec 21, 2023 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 wiping cloths in quat sanitizer at 75 ppm. CDI - PIC replaced sanitizer at adequate concentration.

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Aug 21, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 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 roasts packaged yesterday in WIC at 44 - 45 F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#35 · Approved thawing methods used

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf. Observed employee thawing lobster tails under running water. Cold water was temped at 84 F. EHS reminded PIC that water must be 70 F or below to thaw under running water. Thawing must be done in the cooler if cold water cannot reach 70 F or below. CDI - employee placed lobster tails in the cooler.

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Apr 17, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 11, 2023 A 99 · details not yet loaded