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EL POLLO LOCO #5541

235 S GLENDALE AVE · Glendale
94 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
97849594
Aug '23Oct '23Aug '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
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
94 · Sep '25 · 1 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 2 minor or admin
95 · Aug '24 · 1 noted
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 3 minor or admin
84 · Oct '23 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
+ 5 minor or admin
97 · Aug '23 · clean
+ 3 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 15, 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.