Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines
11960 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines, FL has 8 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 14 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: June 27, 2025
Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines: FDACS Inspection History (8)
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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5134650
The issues described in request # 5134650 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Consultation visit with food establishment management. Provided Minimum Construction Standards Business Resource for
upcoming remodel as requested.
Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrheal event business resource provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne
illness.
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for
cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Retail Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal
temperatures of foods.
Retail Area: Multiple cooler drain pans dripping water to floor.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or
can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness.
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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
Processing Area: Hand soap and hand towels missing at only hand sink in tasting kitchen. COS:
Provided at time of inspection.
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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
Processing Area: Only hand sink in tasting kitchen blocked by boxes. COS: Boxes removed at
time of inspection.
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5-204.11
Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation,
food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 PfPf
Retail Area; Tasting cart not conveniently located to accessible hand sink. COS: Tasting cart
moved to front of tasting kitchen at time of inspection.
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Print Date: 3/28/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable
small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods.
4-302.12 Pf
Processing Area: Probe thermometer not available at time of inspection.
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6-202.13
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the
insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent
dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or
linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Processing Area: Wall mounted bug attraction device mounted directly above hand sink in tasting
kitchen.
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3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored
where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Backroom Area: Packaged foods stored directly on floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
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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
Backroom Area; PVC plastic pipe stored in ware wash sink basin. COS: PVC pipe voluntarily
removed by person in charge at time of inspection.
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4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Backroom Area: Sanitizer test strips not available at time of inspection.
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5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept
covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside Area: Dumpster uncovered and full.
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Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 27, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines had?
- Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines find?
- Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 27, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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