Trader Joe's
A°940 E University Dr, Tempe 85288
Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-76125
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 3, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 8, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. Discussed storage of chemicals/toxic substances. All potential toxic and poisonous substances must be stored and kept separate from food and food-contact surfaces.
Jan 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Aug 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted concurrent with the INSP-010605-2024, INSP-014851-2024
Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Of note: Observed portable fridge with buffalo chicken dip with a measured ambient temperature of 49.8*F using a min/max thermometer. The internal temperature of one of the buffalo dips was 41*F. Person in charge lowered the temperature of the fridge indicating that they raise the temperature to defrost the unit occasionally. Person in charge indicated the fridge does not have a defrost system and they would monitor the temperature of the fridge to ensure it can maintain time/temperature controlled for safety foods at 41*F. A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive 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 to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Cheikh Aw
This address holds 3 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →