Qdoba Mexican Eats

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Inspections

1. Oct 8, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after moving garbage can. Employee proceeded to open bags of reheated meats. Instructed employee to wahs their hands. Employee then discarded gloves, washed their hands and don a new pair.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Observed container of chile crema in walk in cooler has exceeded its date mark. Observed discard date was 9/27/2025 on container. PIC saw and discarded contianer of chile crema.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed knife on knife rack, hot holding food contains in not in use warmer tablesand plastic spatuals in container on drying rack are visibly soiled. Informed PIC and PIC removed all soiled utensils to be wash rinse and sanitized in 4 compartment sink.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Observed open bags of rice and bean in a container were observed to be without a lid. Informed PIC and PIC placed lids on the containers.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - WOOD, USE LIMITATION

     Observed tortilla bowels are being stored in wood wicker basket. Instructed PIC to discontiue use of wood wicker basket. Employee then replace basket with metal container.

     Correction: Remove wood used for food contact surfaces unless otherwise approved for use.

     Code 4-101.17

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of both 2 door prep coolers, outside of the quesdilla warmers, and shelf on grill are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Instructed PIC to increase cleaning frequency. PIC then had employees start cleaning those areas.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Observed clean metal containers are being stacked without being air-dried. Instructed PIC to get more drying space for containers. PIC stated they will get more drying space.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

2. Mar 6, 2025 Pre-inspection · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - COVERING RECEPTACLES

     Observed waste receptacle located dumpster area are not covered. Observed one of two dumpster lid is broken off and dumpster is left open. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will talk to the garbage company to get a new dumpster lid.

     Correction: Waste receptacles or waste receptacle units shall be covered or have tight fitting doors.

     Code 5-501.113

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     Observed the 4 compartment sink and prep sink are not sealed to the walk. Observed some of the grout around floor tiles throughout the kitchen and warewashing area are disintegrating and some floor tiles in those area are chipping. Informed Person In Charge. PIC had a contractor start to seal the sinks to the wall and has placed a work order to repair the grout and floor tiles.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11