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Santa Clara County, CA

El Pollo Loco #3226

1725 Branham Ln

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Found leaking faucet at warewash sink (left side) middle when water is off and (right side) middle connecting faucet when water knob is turned on. [CA] Secure leak.

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 problems
minorCode K26Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used; frozen food

Inspector’s notes

Found several bags of guacamole sitting in 1-compartment sink in process of thawing with no cold running water. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

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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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 6, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured cooked chicken breast holding between 132F - 134F in 2 door under warmer at point of sell (POS). [CA] Maintain all PHFs hot held at or above 135F. [COS] Operator directed to reheat PHFs to 165F.

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 temperature
minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Measured 0ppm quat concentration at middle cooks line. [CA] Maintain quat concentration at 200ppm or as specified by manufacturer. [COS] Operator remade quat concentration. Final reading at 200ppm.

In plain English

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.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. Found missing atmospheric pressure valve at mop sink. [CA] Replace atmospheric pressure valve. 2. Found leaking faucet at warewash sink (right side) when water knob is off. [CA] Secure leak.

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 problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source

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