Costco Wholesale

20260 S Ellsworth Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged eight inspections at Costco Wholesale, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention, air gap” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queen Creek restaurant scores 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee going from dirty dishes to clean dishes at the dishwashing area. Talked to staff about handwashing policy. Ensure that employees are washing hands going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen
2-301.14
86
Jun 11, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Observed end of faucet in deli room, and chicken prep room was below below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy. Ensure that the end of all faucets are at least 1 inch above the flood rim level
5-202.13
86
May 27, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Observed end of faucet in deli room, and chicken prep room was below below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy. Ensure that the end of all faucets are at least 1 inch above the flood rim level
5-202.13
86
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Observed end of faucet in deli room, and chicken prep room was below below the flood rim level. Talked to manager about plumbing policy. Ensure that the end of all faucets are at least 1 inch above the flood rim level
5-202.13
86
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Costco Wholesale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Costco Wholesale on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Costco Wholesale?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention, air gap” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Costco Wholesale.

How does Costco Wholesale compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Costco Wholesale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Costco Wholesale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Costco Wholesale have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Costco Wholesale means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.