El Pollo Loco

15540 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale 85260

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73742

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 Food allergens. Recommend: removing wood handle and all cardboard around grills and metal storage areas.

Jul 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: replacing 3 burnt out lights inside hood and kitchen areas.

Mar 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: repairing light fixture to left of main cooking hood vent by main walk in door. Repairing broken cove base tile by mop sink.

2024

Oct 2, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures.

Jul 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures.Recommend: replacing burnt light bulbs in vent hoods.Recommend: more Licensed Pest Control for knatts.

Apr 30, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A Certified Food protection manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures.Recommend: ensuring 1" air gap for all drains from drain lines. Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.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.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Diana Carvea

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. =====Observed hand sink to left of three compartment sink with no hand soap at time of inspection. Notified Person in Charge (PIC); PIC restocked hand soap.=========At all times each hand sink needs to be stocked with soap. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 6, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from 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.Award: B,Signer: Rigoberto

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.---Employee at the cook line area scratched neck and touched face multiple times then went to handle clean equipment and cooked chicken without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and/or when changing tasks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →