El Pollo Loco
A1715 S Power Rd, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88016
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Sep 2, 2026RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 29, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop kept inside ice machine at the drive-thru with handle in contact with the ice. In-use utensils may not be stored in ice between uses in order to prevent cross contamination. PIC moved ice scoop to clean container outside of ice machine at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
Feb 10, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the mini refrigerator at front counter serviced. Of note: a work order was submitted to get the ceiling at front counter fixed.
Inspector's notes
Observed pre-portioned ranch, cilantro, and Caesar dressings ranging from 48*F to 50*F using probe thermometer - verified by person in charge located in the mini refrigerator at front counter. Person in charge did a temperature check at 10:00 am and the temperature was below 41*F, time of inspection was approximately 12:45 pm. Ambient temperature was 53.6*F using min/max thermometer. Person in charge relocated the dressings to the walk-in to rapid cool. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
2025
Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 7, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 3, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspection. Emailed link to ESD Food Safety Resources and “Can Restaurant Managers Talk With Sick Workers?” handout.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 22, 2024RoutinecleanA
Inspection report was shared via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Pointed out to person in charge (PIC) fridge making noise, located under counter near cash register. PIC stated maintenance has already been informed about noise issue. PIC is aware that fridge lining is need of replacement in under the counter fridge with individual sauces across from ordering counter.
Jun 7, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jose
Mar 12, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Emiliano A.
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>>Observed water damage to the ceiling/drywall on the left side of the counter by the drive-thru and above the television. Notified person in charge and a work order has been submitted. The person in charge will keep any food items underneath the damaged ceiling covered. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed and verified.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: Silvia Avino
Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Calibrated thermometer.According to PIC, the breaker to the walk-in cooler was not supplying power for a short amount of time. Themaximum amount of time without power to the walk-in was around an hour. Once PIC found that the breaker hadtripped, power was restored and bags of ice were placed on top of food in the walk-in. TCS food temperatures at41F or less during the inspection and the walk-in cooler reached an ambient temperature of 42.5F, min/max thermometer. Discussed repairing/replacing the breaker. Also discussed closing the establishment in the event of an imminent health hazard such as, insufficient refrigeration, power/water outage, sewage back-up etc.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Osiel Romero
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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 →