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EL POLLO LOCO #5988

4405 S AVALON BLVD · Los Angeles
94 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
9894
Aug '24Sep '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
94 · Sep '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 2 minor or admin
98 · Aug '24 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 94, a low A. One serious issue last visit: cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Sep 17, 2025
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.