Santa Clara County, CA

Trader Joe's

855 El Camino Real Ste 140

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Trader Joe's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 21, 2026. 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 Jul 30, 2025 to Aug 21, 2026.
Has Trader Joe's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 30, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 21, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Lack of paper towels at hand sink. Paper towels were discarded due to fire/smoke contamination. [CA] Replenish dispenser with paper towels. [COS]

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Jul 30, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a fabric patch covering a hole at the freezer unit located where the macaroni and cheese is held. [CA] Keep equipment in good repair and replace white missing cap with a new one. The hand sink located next to the food prep sink is slow draining. [CA] Unclog the drain, keep equipment in good repair.

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, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

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