La Esquina Market

317 W Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Grocery / Market
License: Food Establishment - Retail Food
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

La Esquina Market appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Cleaning, frequency and restrictions” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup on restroom wall. Discussed with PIC that physical facility is required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris
6-501.12
95
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of dirt debris on walls of restroom, restroom hand sink, floor in front of beverage coolers and door to cashier. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned more frequently and prevent buildup of dust and dirt debris
6-501.12
95
Jun 18, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex restroom. Discussed with PIC that a covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms
5-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed no tile in doorways to storage rooms with concrete exposed, several cracked tiles with pieces of tile missing throughout store and the front door wood frame is cracked with pieces missing. Discussed with PIC that floors and walls need to be smooth and cleanable
6-501.11
90
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquina Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquina Market on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esquina Market?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquina Market.

How does La Esquina Market compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

La Esquina Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has La Esquina Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquina Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Esquina Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.