El Pollo Loco
B13233 W Mcdowell Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73743
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.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussions/Reminders: FDA Food Code Section 2-501.11 requires all food establishments to have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Recommended purchasing bodily fluid cleanup kit(s) with written instructions included in kit.
Inspector's notes
-- Observed packages of flan in reach-in refrigerator with an internal temperature between 48°F-49°F using probing thermometer. The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator measured at 50.5°F using min/max thermometer. The person in charge stated the flan was removed from the walk-in refrigerator and placed into unit about 2 hours prior to the inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator near front register area measured at 50.5°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. The PIC will discontinue using refrigerator for TCS items until it can maintain temperatures at 41°F or less. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. The establishment has sufficient refrigeration space to safely remain open while awaiting refrigerator repairs. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Apr 22, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Cutting board on main prep line 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
2025
Nov 14, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed build-up of organic matter on soda nozzle for the horchata machine near server station. PIC cleaned nozzle at the time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Soda nozzles must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Aug 12, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility repair. Chicken tumbler under repair at time of inspection.
Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance
2024
Nov 27, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cold-water handle located on the mop sink to be leaking at time of inspection. PIC stated that they will put in a work order in to repair the handle. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jul 15, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance and bodily fluid event clean up procedures.
Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed fill lines for prep cooler and monitoring of cold holding equipmentThe 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.Signer: Yadira Rosales,Award: A
2023
Nov 21, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance and protection of customer self service utensilsThe 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: Ignacio Rivera
Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed protection of customer self-service utensils. Work order is in place for repairs on mop sink tiles. Time control is temporarily being used on prep table. The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionThe 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 602-506-6824No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Ignacio Rivera
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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 →