El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “outer openings, protected” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pollo Loco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Loco on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pollo Loco?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings, protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Loco.
How does El Pollo Loco compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
El Pollo Loco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.
Has El Pollo Loco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Pollo Loco have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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.