How many inspections has Trader Joe's in Gainesville had?

Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Trader Joe's in Gainesville find?

Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 11, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Trader Joe's in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Trader Joe's in Gainesville

Name: Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 11, 2025

3724 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Orange County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Trader Joe's East INC (joe) Attn: Angela Seo
FDACS Estab #: 353901

Part of: Trader Joes Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville received two inspections on record between April 2023 and March 2025, documenting 6 violations total. The March 2025 inspection cited a high-priority violation for raw animal food storage: packaged raw chicken was stored over packaged raw corned beef, and packaged raw turkey was stored over packaged raw salmon in the retail display cooler. Products were relocated during the inspection for adequate segregation. The same inspection also found no hand cleanser available at the handwashing sink in the warewashing area; hand soap was provided on site. The April 2023 inspection documented a handwashing sink in the food processing area blocked by a food rack, which was moved during the inspection. All violations were corrected on site. No stop-sale orders, emergency closures, or disciplinary actions are on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 11, 2025

Trader Joe's in Gainesville: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Mar 11, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP

Retail area - Packaged raw chicken was stored over packaged raw corned beef, and packaged raw turkey was stored over packaged raw salmon in retail display cooler. Cos - Products were relocated for adequate segregation. x

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Warewashing area - No hand cleanser available for the handwashing sink next to the warewashing sink. Cos - Hand soap was provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Warewashing area - An accumulation of soil was observed in the basins of the warewashing sink. Cos - Warewashing sink was cleaned during the inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 27, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Back room area - Hand wash sink in food processing area blocked by a food rack. COS - Food rack moved during inspection. x

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Back room area - No hand wash sign in unisex restroom. COS - Hand wash sign obtained and put up during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Back room area - Napkins stored on floor of stock room. o

Trader Joe's in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Joe's in Gainesville last inspected?: Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 11, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Trader Joe's in Gainesville had?: Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Trader Joe's in Gainesville find?: Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 11, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Trader Joe's in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Trader Joe's in Gainesville?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Trader Joe's #764 in Gainesville are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 4-501.14: Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14.