QUALITY COMMITTMENT
FRESH, NATURAL & HEALTHY CHICKEN.
OUR HIGH STANDARDS GUARANTEE IT.
At El Pollo Loco, we are committed to serving top quality wholesome products. We assure this quality from the farm to your table.
FARM-TO-TABLE SAFEGUARDS TO MAKE SURE OUR CHICKEN IS SAFE
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FARM
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PROCESSING
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DISTRIBUTION
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RESTAURANT
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Segregated healthy flocks
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Thoroughly cleaned
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No cross contamination
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Proper handling and cooking
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El Pollo Loco suppliers must meet strict food safety standards & undergo regular audits
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El Pollo Loco routinely inspects all approved suppliers' facilities as an additional measure of quality assurance
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Routine delivery inspections are conducted and El Pollo Loco inspectors randomly accompany drivers on restaurant deliveries
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Raw chicken is held at temperatures of 30-38° F, below the temperature required by the FDA.
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All of our poultry suppliers are required to test flocks to meet Federal and State standards
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Strict temperature controls are enforced throughout all processing operations to eliminate bacteria
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Storage temperatures re audited throughout El Pollo Loco's supply chain
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Raw chicken is prepared at 40° F or below and we chill our marinade to ensure this target.
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All suppliers have approved bio-security systems
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All Managers must be certified in food safety at the time of employment. We require Servsafe recertification every three years, more frequently than required.
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We require AI-free certification from all poultry suppliers
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We clean all continuously used surfaces & equipment every two hours
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We clean all continuously used surfaces & equipment every two hours
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Every restaurant undergoes rigid inspections by El Pollo Loco's own QA professionals that extend far beyond FDA requirements.
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