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Retail Market with Deli · San Diego County, CA

Trader Joes #21

1640 Garnet Ave

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Trader Joes #21 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 13, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 96).
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?
6 inspections on record, from Jun 28, 2023 to Apr 13, 2026.
Has Trader Joes #21 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Routine

Apr 13, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food contact surfaces clean & sanitized

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 County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 17, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Nov 21, 2024

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

1b. Food Handler Training

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 5, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 5, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jun 28, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 28, 2023 · Original Source

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