El Pollo Loco

2520 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, El Pollo Loco has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

El Pollo Loco's latest score of 90 falls below the Chandler average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed 9-10 living flies inside dinning areas, kitchen, majority around the sealed dumpster area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Last pest control was 3/3/2026
6-501.111(C)
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Tinga chicken-71-122F in the hot holding unit at the end of the cookline area. Employee stated that the chicken was recently placed into hot holding and reheated the chicken. Keep TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tinga chicken-72F in the hot holding unit at the end of the cookline area. Employee stated that the chicken was recently placed into hot holding and reheated the chicken. Keep TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Fingernails not trimmed or maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee with artificial nails preparing plates and handling exposed food items without gloves. Employee was asked to wear gloves when handling exposed food items. Ensure that employees with artificial nails and/or nail polish wear intact gloves when working with exposed food
2-302.11
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee working at the drive thru area observed touching the cash register and touched face area, then went to handle clean in use utensils and food items at the make line to make customer orders without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. and when changing tasks
2-301.14
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Loco on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Loco?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Loco.

How does El Pollo Loco compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

El Pollo Loco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has El Pollo Loco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Loco have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pollo Loco 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 El Pollo Loco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Loco is inspected around four times per year on average.