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A100

COSTCO #359 DELI

500 TYVOLA RD, Charlotte, NC 28217
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021380
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedOct 27, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceNov 14, 2013

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 Nov 14, 2013: 99.5Aug 4, 2014: 99Jan 22, 2015: 100Aug 5, 2015: 99Oct 21, 2015: 99Jan 14, 2016: 100Nov 8, 2016: 99.5Apr 13, 2017: 100Dec 6, 2017: 98Aug 9, 2018: 99.5Mar 6, 2019: 99.5Oct 31, 2019: 98.5Jul 17, 2020: 100Mar 26, 2021: 100Nov 12, 2021: 98.5Mar 24, 2022: 98.5Aug 22, 2022: 99.5Mar 6, 2023: 98.5Sep 19, 2023: 99.5May 9, 2024: 98.5Aug 16, 2024: 100Apr 29, 2025: 99Oct 9, 2025: 100May 18, 2026: 98Oct 27, 2026: 100
Nov 14, 2013Higher is betterOct 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 27, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 18, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed QUAT sanitizer at 0ppm while actively being used to sanitize pieces of equipment in the 3 compartment sink. -CDI- PIC added more QUAT to create a solution at 200ppm. (0 pts) 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
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed BBQ chicken Mac and cheese that had been cooling since 5/16 above 41F in a grab and go unit. Products did not reach the appropriate cooling parameters. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the necessary items. (1.5 pts) For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 BBQ Mac and cheese that was prepared, portioned, then cooled with the lid tightly secured on the packaging. The products were unable to cool properly. When cooling, facilities are allowed to vent lids or have them completely removed until the products reaches 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the necessary products. (0.5 pts) 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 .

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Oct 9, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 29, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction −1
Corrected during inspection
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed facility without parasite destruction letter readily available during inspection. EHS provided education; parasite destruction letter shall be readily available to EHS during inspection if fish such as salmon is served raw/undercooked. Facility offers salmon poke with a consumer advisory. CDI - PIC provided printed copies of parasite letter during type up. EHS advised to have them readily available for next inspection.

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Aug 16, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 9, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee change gloves to initiate task involving food without washing hands. CDI- PIC intervened and had employees wash hands before donning new gloves.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed two slicers with green buildup stored as clean. CDI- PIC put slicers in dish area to W/R/S. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw ribs above 41F stored in display case, see temperature chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded raw ribs. 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 .

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Sep 19, 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 wet wiping cloths (x2) stored on prep table and not in sanitizer buckets between use.

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Mar 6, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed slash resistant glove stored as clean with sticker residue per PIC. CDI: glove placed at the 3 comp sink to be w/r/s. -1.5- For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

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Aug 22, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written cleanup procedure for vomit and diarrhea. CDI: PIC was able to print and post it during inspection. -0.5-

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Mar 24, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed metal cooling rack stored as clean with debris. CDI: removed to 3 comp sink to be w/r/s. -1.5-
#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 in-use wiping cloths stored in a bucket of quat sanitizer of 50ppm. CDI: bucket was refilled to new sanitizer at 200ppm. -0-

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Nov 12, 2021 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 a container of rotisserie leg quarters at 42F to 43F. PIC stated it was chilled before brought out to the grab n go case and was put out about an hour ago. CDI: container was brought back to the walk in cooler to cool quickly. Leg quarters were 38F by end of inspection. -1.5-

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Mar 26, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 17, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 31, 2019 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for hand washing .-Pf Observed container of soap in hand sink basin. CDI- PIC removed soap container from hand sink basin. 0 points.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed quat sanitizer at less than 200 ppm in 3 comp sink. After running quat sanitizer dispenser repeatedly, it was determined that the dispenser is dispensing quat at improper concentrations. VR. Facility is to have quat dispenser serviced and as an alternative, facility is allowed to use 3 comp sink' s sanitizer in meat market. Meat market' s sanitizer was at 200 ppm when checked. VR-1.5 points.

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Mar 6, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic food containers wet stacked on shelf.

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Aug 9, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Repeat: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed quat sanitizer buckets at 50ppm concentration. CDI: sanitizer was made up at proper concentration at 3-comp sink and transferred to buckets.

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Dec 6, 2017 A 98 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. 1.5 pt. Observed quat sanitizer at 3-comp sink recorded at 50-100ppm. CDI: changed and corrected to 200ppm.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
General Comment: 0 pts. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses Observed quat sanitizer in red buckets recorded at 50-100ppm. CDI: corrected and changed to 200ppm.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. 0.5 pts. Observed multiple sheet pans stacked wet on drainboard of 3-compartment sink(clean side).

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Apr 13, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 8, 2016 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic bins wet stacked.

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Jan 14, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 21, 2015 A 99 · 1 violation
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Repeat violation
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 salads cooling while tightly covered with lids. Salads should not be cooled with the lids tightly fastened due to cold air being prevented from reaching the product.

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Aug 5, 2015 A 99 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Corrected during inspection
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed a cracked/cut spatula in the prep room. CDI by PIC discarding.

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Jan 22, 2015 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 4, 2014 A 99 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair - P. Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed several plastic containers deeply scored.

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Nov 14, 2013 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P Observed minor residue left on rotisserie skewers after cleaning. PIC will look into more detailed cleaning method so items are clean to sight and touch.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - C Observed box of single service trays stored on the floor next to the rack in dry storage area.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COSTCO #359 DELI” or State ID 2060021380). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.