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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

El Pollo Loco

12427 Poway Rd

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was El Pollo Loco last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 23, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 99).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2023 to Jul 23, 2026.
Has El Pollo Loco ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Routine

Jul 23, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment/ Utensils/ Linens - storage, use

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 6, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Feb 21, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 21Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 13, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, May 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 31, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source

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