El Pollo Loco

4325 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Going back to 2024, El Pollo Loco has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Glendale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used as standing mat next to drive-thru window. Mats and duckboards shall be designed to be removable and easily cleanable

6-201.15

May 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* There are broken floor tiles and coving in the mop sink area. There is missing grout with standing water on the floor throughout the establishment. The wall outside of the walk in cooler in rusted along the bottom just over the coving area. Correct prior to next routine inspection. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.11

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles and grout throughout the facility at time of inspection. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that need repair. Discussed repairing the floor to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repeat violation: 2nd consecutive

6-201.11

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board being used to cut the cook chicken coming off the grill was heavily scratched and scored. Also, the other cutting board stored as clean was heavily scored and scratched. Discussed increasing replacement frequency to prevent cutting boards from becoming too scratched and scored. Per FDA Food Code , “Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced” ."Cutting surfaces such as cutting boards and blocks that become scratched and scored may be difficult to clean and sanitize. As a result, pathogenic microorganisms transmissible through food may build up or accumulate. These microorganisms may be transferred to foods that are prepared on such surfaces

4-501.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: During inspection observed broken floor tiles around the grill, thrive-thru, and other areas of kitchen. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that need repair. Please repair/replace prior to next routine inspection

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Loco on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Loco?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Loco.

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 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.

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