Trader Joe's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 31, 2026 Routine Score 98
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

     Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Discontinue. Store on shelves.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0300A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     In food preparation or dish washing areas, employees must not eat, drink from an unapproved container, or use tobacco.

     Employees were storing their water bottles and open food that they were eating on boxes of food in the walk-in cooler and the back storage area. Discontinue storing employee food and beverages on boxes of food. Use designated areas.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0105A

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     The facility could not located their quat test strips. Provide.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

     The last bathroom was missing employee handwashing signage. Post.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1457

2. Aug 21, 2024 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     The current City of Minneapolis license was not posted. Post.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     Styrofoam cups were found in the sampling area. Provide compostable or recyclable containers.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

     Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Also, the shelves in the dairy walk-in were directly on the ground. Store food 6 inches all the floor.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0300A