How many inspections has Trader Joe's 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 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 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.

Trader Joe's in Pembroke Pines

Name: Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: June 27, 2025

11960 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Palm Beach County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Trader Joe's East INC (joe) Attn: Angela Seo
FDACS Estab #: 364053

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

Overview

Trader Joe's #775 in Pembroke Pines had 8 inspections on record between March 2023 and June 2025, with a total of 14 violations cited. Most violations were priority foundation level (Pf), reflecting management and procedural deficiencies rather than imminent health hazards. A March 2023 inspection documented 10 violations including the person in charge's inability to answer questions about foodborne illness prevention, missing probe thermometers in both the processing and retail areas, unavailable sanitizer test strips, and handwashing sink issues in the tasting kitchen—hand soap and towels were missing and the sink was blocked by boxes. Two of these violations were corrected on site during the inspection. A February 2025 focused inspection cited 4 violations, including repeat violations for the person in charge's inadequate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention and missing written procedures for vomit and diarrheal event cleanup, along with a missing probe thermometer in the retail area. Inspector notes from the February 2025 inspection indicate that guidance documents and business resources were provided to management for corrective action. Subsequent inspections in March and June 2025 documented no violations, with the June inspection marked as a consultation visit addressing issues from a prior customer request.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.

14Violations

Last inspected FDACS: June 27, 2025

Trader Joe's 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.

2025 — 3 inspections

Jun 27, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Mar 31, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)Repeat

Retail Area: Multiple cooler drain pans dripping water to floor.

2024 — 2 inspections

Sep 3, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 3 inspections

May 31, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KAITLYN FORD

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness. o

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. x

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. x

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. x Print Date: 3/28/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

Processing Area: Probe thermometer not available at time of inspection. o

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. o

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. o

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. x

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. o

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. o

Trader Joe's in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Joe's 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 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 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 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 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.