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Restaurant Food Facility · San Diego County, CA

El Pollo Loco

2017 Camino Del Este

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine

Jun 16, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 21Other

Official wording

Hot & cold water available

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

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minorCode 45Cleaning and sanitizing

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Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 13, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

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1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

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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 issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

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