PlateScore

El Pollo Loco

A

4302 W Cactus Rd, Glendale 85304

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73739

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

100
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 30, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 18, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jun 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot holding and minor facility maintenance

Mar 18, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reminders/Discussions: Unless wearing gloves, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish and/or artificial fingernails while working with exposed foods (FDA Food Code. 2-302.11).

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-303.11

Inspector's notes

-- Employee observed working with exposed food (prepping orders and scooping ice) wearing multiple bracelets on wrists. Reviewed jewelry restrictions with the PIC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Requested jewelry be removed or restrained by glove (if wearing for religious purposes) at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-303.11 - Core: Prohibition-Jewelry

2025

Oct 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed restroom check frequencies and increasing as needed to ensure they are adequately supplied with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. at all times.

Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple cutting boards with heavy scoring and discoloration. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

2024

Dec 17, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: reasons for permit suspension

Aug 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. 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-RequestForm-181.Signer: Cynthia Z. ,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A

2023

Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. 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-RequestForm-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Cynthia Z.

Aug 1, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Cynthia Z. Person in Charge

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →