El Pollo Loco

5688 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Passed · Jun 22, 2026 Directions
95
Excellent BiteKarma score 95 out of 100
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 Jun 22, 2026: passed with 1 violation.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Physical facility in sound condition and maintained., cited 2 times.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jun 22

    Routine Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Proper backflow prevention devices in place and maintained.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 30

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Nonfood contact surfaces and equipment properly constructed, installed, maintained, and clean.
    • Minor Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties. Effective employee health policy. Mandated certification and food handler card as required.
    • Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Jan 11

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
    • Minor Physical facility in sound condition and maintained.
    • Minor Food protected from potential cross-contamination.
    • Minor Small wares approved, properly designed, in good repair.

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