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 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Jul 31, 2026: passed with 2 violations, 1 critical.
- Keeps coming up: TCS food at proper temperatures., cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
- 2 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 6 visits
- 2026
- Passed Jul 31
Routine Inspection
2 violations, 1 critical
- Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
- Minor Equipment approved, properly designed, maintained, and operated.
- 2025
- Passed Jul 9
Routine Inspection
2 violations
- Minor Effective pest control measures. Animals restricted as required.
- Minor Food contact surfaces of equipment properly cleaned and sanitized. Sanitizer solution provided and maintained as required.
- Passed Jul 2
OPS Initial Permitting Inspection
No violations
- 2024
- Passed Nov 18
Routine Inspection
1 violation, 1 critical
- Critical TCS food at proper temperatures.
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around El Pollo Loco, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.