El Pollo Loco
2258 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected May 5, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Time as a public health control; procedures and records, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 5
Owner Requested Reinspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Thermometers provided and accurate
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Notification of intent to suspend
- Passed Apr 14
Routine Inspection
9 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Time as a public health control; procedures and records
- Critical Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
- Minor Demonstration of knowledge
- Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
- Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
- Minor Multiple major critical violations /increased risk to public health
- Minor Equipment/utensils approved: installed; good repair; capacity
- Minor Floors, walls and ceilings properly built, maintained and clean
- Minor Equipment, utensils and linens: storage and use
- 2024
- Passed Nov 7
Routine Inspection
5 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
- Minor Premises; personal/cleaning items; vermin-proofing
- Minor Food safety certification
- Minor Impoundment of unsanitary equipment or food
- Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean and in good repair
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