El Pollo Loco # 3945

1108 Silber Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, El Pollo Loco # 3945 has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

El Pollo Loco # 3945's latest score of 78 falls below the Houston average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(c)(02)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed. (corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Protective shielding. light bulbs not shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food / clean equipment / utensils / linens / unwrapped single-service, except as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.24(b)(02)
Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.
20-53(f)
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toilet fixtures. toilet fixture not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.18(d)
Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(c)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Loco # 3945 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Loco # 3945 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Pollo Loco # 3945 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

El Pollo Loco # 3945 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has El Pollo Loco # 3945's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Pollo Loco # 3945 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pollo Loco # 3945 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Pollo Loco # 3945 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Loco # 3945 is inspected around two times per year on average.