Re-inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA
El Pollo Loco
11895 Carmel Mountain Rd
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspectionsRoutine
Jan 30, 2026
A Grade
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 7Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 30, 2026 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Jun 25, 2025
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 16, 2025
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesminorCode 41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing -proper backflow devices
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsminorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
No Valid Permit
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Dec 12, 2024
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Dec 11, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 7Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 8, 2024
A Grade
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 7Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot & cold holding temperatures
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 38Facility maintenance
Official wording
Adequate ventilation/ Lighting - designated areas, use
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 41Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing -proper backflow devices
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Jun 7, 2023
A Grade
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment / Utensils -approved, installed, good repair, capacity
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 issuesOfficial record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 7, 2023 · Original Source
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