El Pollo Loco

1036 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85210
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

El Pollo Loco has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

El Pollo Loco's latest score of 78 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beans-103F and rice-130F in a stock pot on the stove and in the microwave. PIC stated that both items were make less than 2 hours prior and voluntarily discarded-see embargo form. Keep TCS food items in hot holding at 135F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket on the reach in cooler behind the register area is disrepair and gapping. Ensure that the gasket is repaired or replaced
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The left side wall in the storage area is disrepair and has a hole. Ensure that wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface
6-501.11
78
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 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 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

El Pollo Loco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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

No. Recent inspections at El Pollo Loco have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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.