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EL POLLO LOCO

1900 CENTRAL DR, Bedford, TX, 76021

Score 89

Most recent inspection

Date
June 18, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 89
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Tarrant County (county health dept), TX

Violations (6)

  • 2

    Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification

    Observed no food manager certificate posted.Corrective Actions: Ensure to post at least one food manager certificate in public view.

  • 22

    Proper cold holding temperatures

    Observed cooler holding salsa/guacamole by drive thru was holding between 49-56F.Corrective Actions: Ensure cooler is able to maintain food at 41F or less. Discard salsas and guacamole and use other cooler until corrected.

  • 35

    Approved thawing methods used

    Observed raw chicken thawing on in still water at 3 compartment sink.Corrective Actions: Ensure to thaw out food items under constant running water.

  • 37

    Food properly labeled; original container

    Observed bulk bin of rice was unlabeled.Corrective Actions: Ensure to label all bulk containers.

  • 49

    Non-food contact surfaces clean

    Observed build up of residue on reach in cooler gaskets below topping station. Observed build up of residue and old salsa containers at bottom of salsa cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure to maintain gaskets and bottoms of cooler clean and free of build up.

  • 55

    Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Observed damaged floor tiles in dry storage room.Corrective Actions: Ensure to repair/replace damaged floor tiles.

Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.