USDA FACILITY REPORT
The University Of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California 92093 - IACUC OFFICE, MAIL CODE 0071
Animals on Record
- Common Marmoset695
- Lesser Egyptian Jerboa685
- Domestic Rabbit429
- European Starling295
- Syrian185
- European Rabbit149
- Greater Egyptian Jerboa144
- Domestic Pig88
- Domestic Guinea Pig85
Show all 18 species
- Domestic Pig45
- Golden Hamster34
- Syrian30
- Chinchilla (Domesticated)20
- Syrian16
- Cat Adult14
- Berbera Gerbil10
- Mongolian Gerbil (Common Pet6
- Crab-Eating Macaque3
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.
+ 11 more inspections · 4 violations in the full report
What's in This Report
Preview: most recent violation
Aug 21, 2019The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (4 narratives, 4 citations).
The full report includes:
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for The University Of California, San Diego. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.
Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.
In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.
If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.
Frequently asked questions about The University Of California, San Diego
Is The University Of California, San Diego a USDA-licensed breeder?
The University Of California, San Diego holds USDA license number 93-R-0437 (R), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does The University Of California, San Diego have any USDA violations on record?
Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 4 violations at this facility (1 critical, 3 non-critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.
When was The University Of California, San Diego last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for The University Of California, San Diego was on Jun 2, 2026, and the facility has 14 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is The University Of California, San Diego located?
The University Of California, San Diego is located in La Jolla, California. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in California to compare inspection records before you decide.
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