El Pollo Loco
A758 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12942
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
Jun 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Multiple cutting boards observed with heavy scoring and discoloration. Cutting surfaces must be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Resurface or replace all cutting boards in disrepair prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces
Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 6, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 25, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed soda nozzle cleaning methods
Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed reheating and hot holding
2024
Nov 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding and possible use of time as a control for lettuce. Also discussed monitoring of hot holding and best cooling methods
Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot holding and minor facility repair
Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed hand wash station and facility maintenance. Also discussed time control for safety vs qualityThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Jeanette Palacios
2023
Nov 13, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Jeanette Palacios
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 →