La Jolla Food Distributors

1630 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Food Jobber

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, La Jolla Food Distributors has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average is 97, putting La Jolla Food Distributors squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Observed a pallet of raw beef stored above a pallet of cooked ham. Observed raw pork stored above raw fish and RTE foods on pallets stacked for distribution orders. Informed PIC that raw animal proteins cannot be stored above any RTE foods and must be stored according to final cooking temperature. Suggested to PIC reviewing raw animal protein storage with employees. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed rat droppings in the dry storage area. No live pest was observed at the time of inspection. Person in charge states they will pick up the droppings as soon as possible. Please continue monitoring for pest activity to ensure food safety

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Jolla Food Distributors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Jolla Food Distributors on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Jolla Food Distributors compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

La Jolla Food Distributors most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has La Jolla Food Distributors' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Jolla Food Distributors have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Jolla Food Distributors 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 La Jolla Food Distributors inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Jolla Food Distributors is inspected around two times per year on average.

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