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

Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest find?

Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Trader Joe's in Pinecrest

Name: Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

9205 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Miami-Dade County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Trader Joe's East INC (joe) Attn: Angela Seo
FDACS Estab #: 358403

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

Overview

Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest had one inspection on record with enforcement action. A February 2023 focused inspection found six violations, all involving food storage and facility maintenance. Raw shell eggs were stored directly on top of ready-to-eat items including guacamole, milk, and salads in the walk-in cooler; uncooked bacon was stacked above fully cooked bacon; raw ground turkey was positioned over raw ground pork; and retail chicken sausage was stored on top of Italian sausage and ground beef. Additionally, sunscreen and facial toner were found stored on top of instant oatmeal packages in the retail area, and a dish sponge was stored inside the handwashing sink at the demo area. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection. A follow-up focused inspection on May 6, 2025 involving sample collection found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: May 6, 2025

Trader Joe's in Pinecrest: 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

May 6, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ARACELI HARVIE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Person in charge: PATRICK ALBERT

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Feb 13, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CATALINA ORDONEZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events provided. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Visited establishment to follow up on Request # 5092860.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Back room- Raw shell eggs stored on top of guacamole, gallons of milk and salads inside the walk in cooler. Uncooked bacon stored over fully cooked bacon inside the walk in cooler. COS, all raw items were properly stored during inspection. x

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

Back room- Raw ground turkey stored over raw ground pork inside the walk in cooler. RetailChicken sausage stored on top of italian sausage (pork) and ground beef inside the raw meat reach in cooler. COS, all food items were properly stored during isnpection. x Print Date: 2/13/2023 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Copy of guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events provided. o

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail- Sunscreen and facial toner stored on top of instant oatmeal packages. COS, Sunscreen and facial toner were moved to proper location 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- No hand wash sign provided at hand sink located at the demo area. COS, sign was posted at hand sink during 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

Back room- Dish sponge stored inside the hand wash sink located at the demo area. COS, dish sponge was removed from hand sink during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Back room- Opened bottle of water stored by raw shell eggs inside the walk in cooler. COS, opened bottle of water was placed in proper location during inspection. o

Trader Joe's in Pinecrest: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Joe's in Pinecrest last inspected?: Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 6, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Trader Joe's in Pinecrest had?: Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest find?: Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Trader Joe's in Pinecrest had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Trader Joe's in Pinecrest?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Trader Joe's #770 in Pinecrest are: 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; 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 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.