El Pollo Supremo

221 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Pollo Supremo four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

El Pollo Supremo scores about where you'd expect for a Tempe restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets on the main cold holding unit being in disrepair which does not allow the door fully close. Please repair the gaskets as soon as possible to ensure the unit continues working properly
6-501.11
95
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed an open bag of salt and an open bag of rice in the storage room. Maintain all stored food items covered or closed up
3-305.11
95
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Supremo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Supremo on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

El Pollo Supremo most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 94.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Supremo have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pollo Supremo 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 Supremo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Supremo is inspected around two times per year on average.