Food Service Facility License-High · Montgomery County, MD

El Pollo Real

5058-C Nicholson Lane

Last inspected Dec 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was El Pollo Real last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 16, 2025. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from Dec 16, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025.
Has El Pollo Real ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 16, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Monitoring

Dec 16, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode hot_holding_temperatureFood temperature

Official Wording

Hot Holding Temperature: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests

Official Wording

Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

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