Complaint
Mar 4, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey Pkwy
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Quick Answers
- When was Trader Joe's last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 4, 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?
- 4 inspections on record, from Jun 26, 2025 to Mar 4, 2026.
- Has Trader Joe's ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 26, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Dec 17, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 61Other
Official Wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s Notes
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM 7-14-2025, REPORT #2620596. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jul 14, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-48F. TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELONS, SALAD DRESSINGS, CREAM CHEESE, YOGURT, EGGS, CUT LEAFY GREENS(SPINACH, SALAD MIX, KALE) WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-48F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 500 LBS AT A COST OF $10,000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF MULTIPLE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION UNITS RANGING FROM 46-48F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CUSTOMER PUSHING LIVE DOG SITTING IN STROLLER INSIDE OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS SERVICE ANIMAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 26, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 61Other
Official Wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s Notes
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 10-18-2021, REPORT #2534897. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source