El Pollo Loco

15255 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

El Pollo Loco appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader Scottsdale restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket in the cookline/prep area with concentration at 0ppm. PIC stated that the establishment had ran out of sanitizer earlier in the day and the solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
95
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Conveying Sewage
Inspector notes: Observed overflow of dirty water sewage from outside parking lot grease trap and flowing directly into storm drain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has called for support to complete grease trap clean and sewage clean up. ===The on-site sewage disposal system has failed or was not permitted
5-402.13
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Loco on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

El Pollo Loco most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale 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 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 three times per year on average.