Trader Joe's in Tampa

Last inspected:

3808 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33609

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

Overview

Trader Joe's #766 in Tampa had 6 FDACS inspections on record between November 2022 and January 2026, with a total of 7 violations cited across all inspections. An April 2025 sanitation inspection identified cross-contamination risk when raw bacon was held in an open-air cooler directly over fully cooked egg bites and pasteurized egg cartons; the cooler was reorganized on site to separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat items. That same inspection also found the facility lacked a probe thermometer, sanitizer test strips, and paper towels at the handwashing sink — all corrected during the inspection. The most recent inspections in July and January 2026 were focused compliance reviews with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Trader Joe's in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CHRIS FLYNN

Comments: The issues described in Request #5147955 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ANDREW FRIMMEL

Comments: Conducted Country of Origin Labeling review. FL25N3107.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, 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.

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
Retail Area: Packages of raw bacon held in open air egg cooler directly over fully cooked egg bites and pasteurized egg cartons. COS: Cooler reorganized to have raw animal foods separate from ready to eat foods. 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 paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Paper towels provided.

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. No temperature violations observed during inspection.
3-303.12 Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12
Retail Area: Ice buildup on outside of prepackaged ice creams of various flavors held in open air ice cream freezer. COS: Affected products removed from retail sale and relocated to segregated foods held for credit.
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
Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. No sanitizing violations observed during inspection.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Room Area: Holes in ceiling tiles where pipes and wires lead into ceiling over food storage.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back Walk In Cooler: Debris and litter on floors under shelving.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Routine Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CHRISTOPHER AQUINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Trader Joe's in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Joe's in Tampa last inspected?
Trader Joe's #766 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 8, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Trader Joe's in Tampa had?
Trader Joe's #766 in Tampa has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Trader Joe's in Tampa find?
Trader Joe's #766 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 8, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Trader Joe's in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Trader Joe's #766 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Trader Joe's in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Trader Joe's #766 in Tampa 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)(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; 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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