El Pollo Loco
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
90
Score
The El Pollo Loco located at 9350 Culebra Rd in San Antonio, TX has had three inspections, with the most recent on January 9, 2026, resulting in a low-risk score of 90. This inspection noted two minor violations concerning the drying of scoops and the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces on equipment. Historically, the facility has maintained a pattern of low-risk scores across its recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
90
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17(A)
Foul odor emitting from drain in womens restroom. 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures.
6-501.18
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
67
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration
4-703.11(C)(3)
Employee left in charge not Food Manager Certified. Corrective Actions: Food Manager Certification needed for employees with supervisory role. Two is recommended to cover for shift changes. 228.221(a)(4)(A) Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. 2.103.11 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that §228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PIC are met. 228.31(b) Certified food protection manager shall be present at the food establishment during all hours of operation as required
228.221(a)(4)(A)
All employees handling/preparing foods are to be Food Handler Certified. 228.31(d) Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13(B)
All food contact surfaces and equipment are to be washed in hot water temperature of at least 110F. 4-501.19 Manual ware washing equipment, wash solution temperature.
4-501.19
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(B)(1)
45
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, temperature measuring device located at warmest part. PLACE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
4-204.112(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Food Handler Training criteria.
228.31(d)
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
78
Jul 14, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Permit not Posted. 8-301.11.1 Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. Food Permit must be posted.
8-301.11.1
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)(2)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
58
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
2-401.11
74
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