Trader Joes — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
Trader Joes operates 20 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating no stop sale orders on record and 69 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 4-302.12 (Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use), cited 5 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Trader Joes: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-302.12 | Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food te | Pf | 5 |
| 6-501.12 | Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done durin | — | 5 |
| 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) | Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of f | Pf | 4 |
| 3-305.11 | Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it | — | 4 |
| 4-302.14 | Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution n | Pf | 3 |
Trader Joes: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Davie | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Delray Beach | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacksonville Beach | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Melbourne | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Miami | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Miami Beach | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Pembroke Pines | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Pinecrest | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tallahassee | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tampa | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Wellington | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Trader Joes: Notable Florida Locations
Recently Inspected
- Boca Raton — Mar 27, 2026
- Fort Lauderdale — Mar 17, 2026
- Tallahassee — Mar 10, 2026
Trader Joes FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Trader Joes have under FDACS inspection?
- Trader Joes has 20 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Trader Joes locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Trader Joes locations is 4-302.12 — Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in, cited 5 times.
- What agency regulates Trader Joes in Florida?
- Trader Joes retail locations in Florida are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees retail food stores, packaged food sales, and food distribution. Restaurant-format Trader Joes locations may also be inspected by DBPR.
- What is a FDACS stop sale order?
- A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Stop-sale orders can affect individual products, batches, or entire product lines at a location.
Trader Joes in Fort Myers (1 location)
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