Trader Joe's East

June 15, 2017 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: FOUND A BROKEN AND CRACKED LIGTH SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE SPICES AISLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: FOUND A NON-WORKING EXHAUST VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM ON THE LEFT SIDE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 38
  • Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
    Inspector note: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER AT THE FOOD SAMPLING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
    code 42
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER AT THE FOOD SAMPLE AREA WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER'S WHO PREPARE FOOD SAMPLES AND ALL NEW HIRES MUST ALSO OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 18, 2016: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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