Trader Joe's

940 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Meat Market
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Trader Joe's, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Trader Joe's is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Observed hermetically sealed packages of raw ground beef and raw ground pork stored above hermetically sealed packages of whole intact beef and whole intact pork in display cold case. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person-in-charge stated items will be moved accordingly
3-302.11(A3-8)
95
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Joe's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trader Joe's on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Trader Joe's compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Trader Joe's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Trader Joe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trader Joe's have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trader Joe's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Trader Joe's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trader Joe's is inspected around four times per year on average.