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SAN JOAQUIN <br />COUNTY <br />Greatness grows here. <br />September 23, 2025 <br />ATTN: Michelle Slayden <br />1111 Sartori Ave. <br />Torrance, CA 90501 <br />RE PROPOSED: Costco <br />1616 E. Hammer Ln. <br />Stockton, CA 95210 <br />Dear Michelle Slayden: <br />Environmental Health Department <br />Jasjit Kang, REHS, Director <br />Muniappa Nam, RENS, Assistant Director <br />PROGRAM COORDINATORS <br />Jeff Carruesco, REHS, RDI <br />Natalia Subbotnikova, REHS <br />Willy Ng, REHS <br />Elena Manzo, REHS <br />Steven Shih, REHS <br />This letter indicates that San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department (EHD) has approved of <br />drawings submitted for the proposed remodel of Costco [SR2501433] and is subject to the following <br />condition(s): <br />1. The floor surfaces in all food preparation or packaging areas, open food storage areas, utensil <br />washing areas, refuse storage areas, janitorial areas, and all restroom and employee change <br />areas, shall be smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material which is easily <br />cleaned. These floor surfaces shall be coved at the juncture at the floor and wall with a three. <br />eighths (3/8) inch minimum radius coving and shall extend up the wall at least four (4) inches. <br />Rubber or vinyl top set base is not permitted in these areas [CRFC §114268]. <br />The EHD must be kept informed of the construction progress. A final inspection must be performed, <br />operating permit fees paid, and approval to operate granted prior to opening for business. All <br />equipment must be installed and thoroughly cleaned prior to the final inspection. Inspections must be <br />scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Charges for additional inspections, re -inspections and/or <br />consultations may be assessed at the EHD hourly rate of $ 179 per hour. <br />Any item(s) inadvertently overlooked in the plan check process, which is not in compliance with <br />applicable State laws, and/or city or county ordinance codes, shall be constructed or reconstructed <br />upon request of the EHD. Inferior workmanship, equipment, or materials will not be accepted for the <br />construction or operation of a food facility. Any variance from the requirements outlined in this letter will <br />require written approval from the EHD. A copy of the approved plans shall be available on site at the <br />time of final inspection. <br />If you have any questions, please contact Nick Wieseman, Sr. Registered Environmental Health <br />Specialist, at (209) 616-3070. <br />Sincerely, <br />Jeff Carruesco, REHS, RDI <br />Program Coordinator <br />1868 E. Hazelton Avenue � Stockton, California 95205 � T 209 468-3420 � F 209 464-0138 � www.sjgov.org/ehd <br />