Supermarket · Waterloo Region, ON

Costco

4438 King St E

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Infractions found

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Costco last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 22, 2026. The result listed by Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.) was “Infractions found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Aug 27, 2024 to Apr 22, 2026.
Has Costco ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 27, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Compliance Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Compliance Inspection

Aug 27, 2024

Infractions found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique

Inspector’s Notes

Corrected During Inspection: Quaternary ammonium compound must be at least 200 parts per million at 24�C or greater for at least 45 seconds

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Region of Waterloo Public Health (Check It! We Inspect It.), Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source