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EL POLLO LOCO #5301

503 S ALVARADO ST · Los Angeles
96 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
94968096
Apr '23Nov '23Sep '24Jan '26
Scored 80 as recently as Sep 2024. Looks clean now, but it has bounced around.
What inspectors found
No serious issues last visit
Nothing on the latest inspection that poses a real illness risk.
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Restrooms need attention Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
96 · Jan '26 · clean
+ 4 minor or admin
80 · Sep '24 · 1 serious
• Live pests or an infestation
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 6 minor or admin
96 · Nov '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
94 · Apr '23 · clean
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 96, a clean A. No serious issues last visit. Heads up: it scored 80 as recently as Sep 2024. Clean now, but it's bounced around.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jan 8, 2026
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.