El Pollo Loco

2253 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert 85234

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88080

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.

Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 10, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee working at the cash register then went to remove broccoli from the microwave and plate it for a customer order without first washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands and when changing tasks. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.

Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 4 hour cleaning cycles at main cutting board section. Recommend: replacing 2 burnt lights inside hood vent; apply water resistant caulk to prep sink water outlets to wall by rice cooker station; apply rust resistant sprays to walk in areas/replace with metal additions. Reminder: 1 inch air gap from RPZ to drain behind soda boxes. Provided: vomit guidance and 9 food allergy handout.

2025

Oct 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Jun 27, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 20, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

2024

Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Apr 12, 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: Raquel J

2023

Oct 18, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment is using time as control 4 hrs for to go salsas; lettuce and cabbage on the main cold line. Establishment is in process of repairing rusted stainless steel door panel and ceiling by fans. Printed & Emailed copy of inspection report was provided and reviewed with the establishment.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Raquel Jimenez

Jul 20, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Of note: Establishment is using time as control 4 hrs for to go salsas; lettuce and cabbage on the main cold line. Recommend adding shredded cheese (Cojita) to time as control policy. Recommend: re-caulking hood vents; repairing wall inside managers office; maintenance on main walk in unit.Printed & Emailed copy of inspection report was provided and reviewed with the establishment.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Raquel Jimenez

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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 →