Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs

Last inspected:

4621 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Part of: Costco Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Costco Wholesale #1323 in Coral Springs had 4 inspections on record between June 2023 and August 2025. The facility received 6 violations during a March 2025 sanitation inspection, all of which were corrected on site. Priority violations included a deli employee sanitizing hot gloves in a quaternary ammonia solution measured at 0 ppm instead of the required 200 ppm, tomatoes in a reach-in cooler at 45°F exceeding the 41°F maximum for cold-held foods, flan displayed at 41–48°F, and two separate instances of employees donning gloves without first washing their hands—one in the deli and one in the rotisserie area. An intermediate violation documented old dry food debris under the blade attachment of a bakery mixer and between the blades of a dough ball machine. All items were properly cleaned, washed, and sanitized during the inspection. A focused inspection in June 2024 and a sample collection visit in August 2025 resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NEIL, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit was conducted in response to request # 5137529 Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CAROLYN DRAGONE, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TRAINING SPEC

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Bakery: Mixer had old dry food debris under the blade attachment of the mixer. Dough ball machine had old dry food debris between the blades. COS: All items were properly cleaned, washed and sanitized.
4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP
Deli: observed employee sanitizing hot gloves in a quat solution of 00ppm. COS hot gloves were sanitized properly in 200 ppm. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food service: tomatoes in the reach-in cooler had an internal temperature of 45 degrees F. Retail: flan displayed in the reach-in cooler had an internal temperature of 41-48 degrees F. COS all items were properly cooled to 41 degrees F and verified. Print Date: 3/25/2025 Page 1 of 2 Y x 26 P x Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P Observation: Meat: sanitizer bucket stored on the same shelf as single use trays. COS sanitizer bucket moved to appropriate location.
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Deli: Employee entered room and donned gloves before washing hands. Rotisserie area: Employee entered room and did not wash hands before donning gloves. COS: All employees washed hands. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail: bakery items packaged onsite missing the source. COS all items were properly relabeled with store information. x
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Receiving: Mops stored in ringer in mop sink. COS Mops stored properly.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JORGE MARQUES

Comments: The issues described in request 5116018 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: GARY CONTE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs last inspected?
Costco Wholesale #1323 in Coral Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 25, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs had?
Costco Wholesale #1323 in Coral Springs has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs find?
Costco Wholesale #1323 in Coral Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 25, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Costco Wholesale #1323 in Coral Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Costco Wholesale in Coral Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Costco Wholesale #1323 in Coral Springs are: 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P.

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