Trader Joe's #706
1528 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Grocery Store ZIP 60615 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 5, 2026
Trader Joe's #706 was last inspected on October 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 5, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the display coolers and freezer dirty in the selling area. Must clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed litter on the ground inside the enclosed garbage corral. Must clean and maintain to prevent possible harborage for pests.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors inside the walk in dairy cooler to remove debris. Also defost and clean the walk in freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed stock stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all stock off floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair sensor at washbowl sink of first men's washroom near urinal. Washroom has additional washbowl.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health in place. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events with clean-up kit. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book or proof of agreement with a license pest control service provided. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitzer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No commercial dumpsters or license agreement with a disposal service. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.