PlateScore

Trader Joe's

A

6202 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley 85253

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD-11008

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Paradise Valley restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 29, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed onsite. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report printed onsite.

2025

Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 23, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed food storage

Jan 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report printed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Timothy Plaza

2023

Sep 29, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Inspection report printed.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Chris Hess

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink in dish room. Staff member refilled at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge that all hand wash sinks should have a hand drying provision available at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →