PlateScore

El Pollo Loco

A

15255 N 64th St, Scottsdale 85254

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73744

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 29, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 1, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 20, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 16, 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 history11 on record

2026

Jul 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 20, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

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

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Quat sanitizer solution in cloth bucket in the cookline/prep area with concentration at 0ppm. PIC stated that the establishment had ran out of sanitizer earlier in the day and the solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

2025

Dec 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical spray bottle storage procedures. Recommend: removing all tin foil from main oven. Please ensure Quat Ammonia test strips are present prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 1, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: restroom stocking procedures; cold holding procedures.

Jul 29, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted.

Jul 29, 2024Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#1 — Sewage Back-up (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's notes

Observed open sewage coming out of outside parking lot grease trap and flowing into storm drain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has placed emergency work order to repair grease trap and open sewage.

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health.

Jul 29, 2024Routine1 priorityB

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed overflow of dirty water sewage from outside parking lot grease trap and flowing directly into storm drain. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has called for support to complete grease trap clean and sewage clean up. ===The on-site sewage disposal system has failed or was not permitted. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Apr 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspectionEmailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reminder: have all drains 1" above drain lines. 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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Ivet Banuelos

2023

Oct 26, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the spray nozzle is removed from below the AVB when not in use and provided the chemical dispenser/plumbing 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: A,Signer: Ivet B.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →