⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

TRADER JOE'S

3745 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Lake View

License #: 1991799

18
Total Inspections
9
Passed
4
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 18, 2025 Inspection

June 18, 2025• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF ICE ALONG FLOORS, CEILING, AND NEAR FANS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 13, 2023 Inspection

January 13, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOWEVER NO FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCT...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 6, 2023 Inspection

January 6, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. HOWEVER NO FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 21, 2022 Inspection

October 21, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 14, 2022 Inspection

October 14, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 2, 2020 Inspection

November 2, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 2, 2019 Inspection

December 2, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 22, 2017 Inspection

February 22, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COLD HOLDING AT 47.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A. TAGGED DISPLAY REACH...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 30, 2016 Inspection

August 30, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT BOTH ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 2, 2016 Inspection

June 2, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT BOTH ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 3, 2014 Inspection

April 3, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING OUTSIDE OF THE LIQUOR ROOM IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 20, 2014 Inspection

February 20, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING OUTSIDE OF THE LIQUOR ROOM IS DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 21, 2014 Inspection

January 21, 2014• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND THE REA...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 22, 2013 Inspection

July 22, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREM...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 19, 2012 Inspection

October 19, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY H...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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