El Pollo Loco

1530 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
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Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Pollo Loco four times, with records going back to 2025. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Restaurants in Tempe average 94, so El Pollo Loco is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have test strips to test sanitizer levels for the quat sanitizer used at the three compartment sink/buckets. PIC arranged to pick up test strips from a neighboring location within the hour. Ensure that proper test kit is present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used
4-302.14
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at 0ppm. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions
3-304.14
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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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 Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

El Pollo Loco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 94.

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.