Complaint
Oct 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Trader Joe's #706
1528 E 55th St
Last inspected Oct 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Trader Joe's #706 last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Aug 23, 2024 to Oct 5, 2026.
- Has Trader Joe's #706 ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsComplaint
Mar 26, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 23, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LITTER ON THE GROUND INSIDE THE ENCLOSED GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO DEFOST AND CLEAN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY IN THE SELLING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source