Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
El Pollo Loco #3716
1701 Story Rd # 30
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2 inspectionsRoutine Inspection
Oct 20, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
3 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Approx. 4 ft wide ceiling opening is observed near the ice machine. 1 broken tile observed on the left side of the Altosham unit. [CA] Close all gaps and crevices to prevent vermin harborage.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Food residue and grease on floor throughout facility. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: - 1 large adult German cockroach in the wall adjacent from the prep line. - 2 medium sized German cockroaches observed inside the electrical outlet behind the steam table. - 1 medium sized cockroach on the floor behind the steam table. Observed last pest control service receipt dated, 10/16/2025, identifying live cockroach activity during last visit. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. - Facility is to immediately cease and desist all operations. - Facility is prohibited from all food service activities which include, but not limited to: preparation, service, handling, distribution, and sale. - Facility shall remain closed until vermin infestation is completely abated and authorization is provided by this DEH. - Facility shall: - Provide pest control report from a licensed pest control company that indicates the type of control measures taken and that the facility has been treated. - Eradicate all live and dead cockroaches from the facility. - Clean and sanitize the affected area(s) and equipment. - Dispose of all food items that have been adulterated/contaminated. - Seal holes (e.g. in walls and ceilings, repair coved base), and entryways (e.g. weather-stripping around doors); keep exterior doors closed; screen openable windows. - Eliminate food and water sources inside and outside the facility. - Properly store items (e.g. at least 6 inches above floor in sealed rodent-proof/insect-proof containers; organize overly packed and disorganized storage areas).
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source