How many inspections has Costco # in Hialeah had?

Costco # 0181 in Hialeah has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Costco # in Hialeah find?

Costco # 0181 in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Costco # in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Costco # 0181 in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Costco # in Hialeah

Name: Costco # 0181 in Hialeah Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 16, 2025

16580 Nw 59th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33014

Miami-Dade County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Costco Wholesale Corp (cos)
FDACS Estab #: 61894

Part of: Costco Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Costco #0181 in Hialeah had 4 inspections on record between July 2024 and September 2025, with 2 violations documented in a March 2025 complaint-response inspection. Both violations involved sanitizer concentration in the deli prep room: a quaternary sanitizer bucket measured 0 ppm and the 3-compartment sink sanitizer exceeded 400 ppm. Both issues were corrected on site during the inspection by remixing sanitizer solutions to proper concentration. The facility's three other inspections, including a September 2025 consultation visit and a July 2024 complaint follow-up, yielded no violations. The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 was conducted offsite as a consultation visit with no violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

2Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 16, 2025

Costco # in Hialeah: 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Sep 16, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5138985 This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment.. The issues described in request # 5138985 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A visit was conducted in response to request #5128479 and the issues related to the complaint were addressed with facility management.

Risk-Based Violations

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP

Deli Prep Room: Quaternary sanitizer in bucket under prep table measured 0 ppm. COS: Sanitizer solution remixed to proper concentration during the inspection. x

7-204.11 Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 PP

Deli Prep Room: Sanitizer in 3-compartment sink was above 400 ppm. COS: Sanitizer solution remixed and retested to the correct concentration during the inspection. x

2024 — 2 inspections

Sep 9, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted USDA Cool Audit

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SIMEON CARRERO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5116646 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Costco # in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Costco # in Hialeah last inspected?: Costco # 0181 in Hialeah was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Costco # in Hialeah had?: Costco # 0181 in Hialeah has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Costco # in Hialeah find?: Costco # 0181 in Hialeah was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Costco # in Hialeah had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Costco # 0181 in Hialeah has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Costco # in Hialeah?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Costco # 0181 in Hialeah are: 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P; 7-204.11: Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 P.