Santa Clara County, CA

Trader Joe's #63

5353 Almaden Ex J38

Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Trader Joe's #63 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 17, 2025. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Nov 19, 2024 to Oct 17, 2025.
Has Trader Joe's #63 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 19, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 17, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

The liners in the walk in and under items in the refrigerated units have accumulated debris and mold-mildew like growth. [CA] Remove these liners as they are soiled.

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 Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s Notes

Observed accumulation of debris and food particles in the refrigerated display cases from produce all the way down the entire refrigerated unit. [CA] Clean the unit on a more often basis. The dairy unit also has thick accumulation of debris as shown to the manager. [CA] Thoroughly clean these areas on a more often basis.

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

minorCode K39Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided, accurate

Inspector’s Notes

The walk in cooler outside thermometer is not reading temperature. [CA] Place one inside to monitor temperature until the outside one can be repaired.

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 Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

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