El Pollo Loco
A°4091 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85297-2003
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11338
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Mar 18, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the drive thru window is not left open while not in use.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 20, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 20, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 18, 2024Routine1 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOf note: A work order has been placed for the inside of the main walk-in door. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Maria G.
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ===Observed large amounts of black organic matter on wall around bottom floors of three compartment sink. Black organic matter under floors. ===========A dirty wall or ceiling in any room Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Dec 8, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Recommend: repairing walls by front counter. Core Violation #47 & #53 were noted during this inspection. 2nd Consecutive violations. Correct prior to next routine inspection.Of note: establishment may be adding new drink line. Please ensure 1" air gap to rpz on coke water line on wall of mop sink. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Maria Garcia
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ===Observed large amounts of black organic matter on wall around bottom floors of three compartment sink. Black organic matter under floors. ===========A dirty wall or ceiling in any room Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ==Observed excessive oxidation on inside of main walk in door. Notified Person In Charge. ======Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Not possible to clean rust of metal. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Aug 21, 2023Routine1 priority2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Recommend: repairing walls by front counter. Maintenance for two door freezer and 3 small reach in units in kitchen areas. Fixing A/C issues. Reviewed and discussed: food contact equipment cleaning procedures.Of note: Establishment has work order for main walk in unit. Core Violation #47 & #53 were noted during this inspection. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sydney DeSmidt
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-201.12, P: Exclusions & Restrictions; Conditions of Exclusion and Restriction. ===Observed employee with blue bandage on left upper hand thumb grabbing single use cups and making soup/tcs food to go orders. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to put on gloves while handling open food and single use items. ==Employee does not know to put on glove over cut bandage on hand/s. 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/4620/AMC-Toolbox---Employee-Health. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ===Observed large amounts of black and white organic matter around the main grill station around the cook line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Also observed large amounts of black organic matter around hood vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ============ Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ===Observed large amounts of black organic matter on wall around bottom floors of three compartment sink. Black organic matter under floors. =====• A dirty wall or ceiling in any room Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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 →