Complaint
Mar 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Trader Joe's
3745 N Lincoln Ave
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
- When was Trader Joe's last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 30, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Jun 18, 2025 to Mar 30, 2026.
- Has Trader Joe's ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 18, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Oct 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 18, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF ICE ALONG FLOORS, CEILING, AND NEAR FANS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE OR OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UNISEX CUSTOMER RESTROOMS MISSING COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL WOMEN'S OR UNISEX RESTROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source