El Pollo Loco

5130 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at El Pollo Loco stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so El Pollo Loco is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink without soap. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing
6-301.11
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two containers of chicken tinga-52-60F in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that the chicken was mixed four hours prior and discarded- see embargo form. (Chicken tinga is made from cold chicken and sauce items.) TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours
3-501.14
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six 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 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 four times per year on average.