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El Pollo Supremo

A

221 W University Dr, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01648

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 3, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 2, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Apr 2, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

2025

Jul 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 25, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

2024

Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note:- Reviewed proper cooling procedures at time of inspection. Provided cooling guidance with operators at time of inspection.

Feb 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Laura Campus

2023

Aug 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Received e-mail from person in charge containing a picture of chlorine test strips. No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note: - The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below - o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Laura C.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. - Observed buildup of organic matter on soda nozzles in drink area. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Discussed cleaning frequency with the person in charge (PIC). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. - Observed chlorine test strips that were unusable due to the container being filled with water at time of inspection. Establishment utilized chlorine sanitizer for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Discussed importance of having chlorine test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Obtain prior to re-inspection on 8/10. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →