El Pollo Loco

4302 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

El Pollo Loco appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

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

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Employee observed working with exposed food (prepping orders and scooping ice) wearing multiple bracelets on wrists. Reviewed jewelry restrictions with the PIC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Requested jewelry be removed or restrained by glove (if wearing for religious purposes) at the time of inspection
2-303.11
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: -- Multiple cutting boards with heavy scoring and discoloration. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.12
95
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Loco on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

El Pollo Loco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Loco have averaged around zero violations 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.