What is El Pollo Loco's health inspection score?

El Pollo Loco has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was El Pollo Loco last inspected?

El Pollo Loco was last inspected on September 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does El Pollo Loco have?

El Pollo Loco has 35 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is El Pollo Loco safe to eat at?

El Pollo Loco has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does El Pollo Loco serve?

El Pollo Loco serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

El Pollo Loco

Name: El Pollo Loco
Address: 10335 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 63

10335 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Sep 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-22 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Sep 2024

1 inspections

11 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

15 basic

Mar

Sep 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Routine1 Re-inspection

Sep 25

Routine InspectionLatest

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
FOOD1501.1 - Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
CLEAN2517.8 - Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.−2
FLOORS. 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.−2
HAND3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

15 Basic

15 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Basic (15)

−30 pts

FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. Items pulled.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
CLEAN2517.6 - Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.−2
LABEL1107 - Bulk containers are not properly labeled.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
FOOD305 - A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. Items pulled.−2
PERSONAL3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.−2
THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Sep 24

Routine Inspection

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

THERMOMETER1321.2 - An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.−2
ICE1907.1 - Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.−2
FOOD1309 - Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. Food Discarded−2
PERMITS501.2 - The permit is not valid due to nonpayment of fees/penalties.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
CLEAN2517.6 - Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.−2
LIGHTING/LIGHT3707.1 - Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Leak at 3 compartment sink.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Fountain drink nozzles−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
ICE1907.2 - Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 24

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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