Qdoba Mexican Eats

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Inspections

1. Sep 3, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands prior to starting a new task and before putting gloves on.

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

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - HANDWASHING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the handwashing activities of employees.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are effectively cleaning their hands.

     Code 2-103.11 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employee noted wearing Apple on wrist while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

2. Oct 24, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed picking item off of ground and returning to food preparation activities without washing hands. Employee observed using mobile phone and handling food containers without first washing hands and donning new gloves. Employee observed donning new gloves without first washing hands.

     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 Repeat

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Hotel pan of cooked ground beef measured hot-held at approximately 105° F at front-of-house steam table. Item was within timeframe to safely reheat.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

     Staff require training regarding hygiene and proper use of hair restraints while performing food preparation and warewashing activities, as well as proper protocol for hand washing and changing gloves.

     Correction: The person in charge shall provide food safety training to employees on [activity].

     Code 2-103.11 (N)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Large number of spatulas observed stored in container with room-temperature water mixing with food debris. Hotel pans observed stacked together prior to completion of air-drying.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee observed preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee donned a hat but later in the visit was again seen preparing food without a hair restraint. This is a repeat observation.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Significant number of hotel pans observed stacked together while still wet and made available for next use.

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

     Code 4-901.11

3. Jan 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Numerous meat items such as birria brisket and pork observed being hot-held between 100 and 125°F in holding oven due to improperly-adjusted machine settings. Items were within the timeframe to safely reheat.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Cleaned food-contact items stored in unclean bins with accumulations of food debris and standing water including scoops, spatulas, condiment bottle nozzles, and like items. Two green cutting boards were observed to be permanently stained due to cuts and crevices which were discarded and replaced during the inspection. Hotel pans of varying size were found wet-stacked.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Numerous nonfood-contact surfaces were found in an unclean state. Walk-in cooler racks contain significant mold formations and food debris. Walk-in cooler floor contains excess food debris and grime. Western wall of walk-in contains streaks of discoloration. Ice machine interior has discoloration on interior chute. Bins for items such as container lids, spatulas, scoops, and like items found with dried food debris inside. Two of the storage bins found to contain standing water that began to mix with food debris. Clean wares racks contain grime and grease droplets suspended over cleaned items. Round tortilla holders contain dried food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Hotel pans of varying size found wet-stacked together from previous day's cleaning. Multiple bins holding food-contact items contained water from lack of air-drying or drips from above.

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

     Code 4-901.11

4. Jun 18, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Jun 11, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 8 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Salsa verde and cornsalsa in walk in cooler has exceeded its date mark, Tomatoes in reach in cooler next to grill are past used by date of 6/8/24.

     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

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Guacamole, squeeze bottle, and salsa not date marked in walk-in and prep tables.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at front service area employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area with a longer beeard without a beard restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Spice on prep table, salsas and sauce squeeze bottles stored in unlabeled containers.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Salsa verde and boxes of single use bowls are stored on the floor in the by dishwashing area, tortilla strips are stored on floor by office.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Sugar was uncovered with food debris present in the sugar.

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of grill is soiled with food debris and catch trays have a large accummulation of food debris and grease. Stove has accumulation of food debris. Drainage bins from steam units were full of water.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     There is a leak in the water filter which is flooding the back are by the mop sink.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing. Onsite person in charge stated that the part has been ordered and should be there within ten days.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at back handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Provided during the inspection.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The mop sink has a piece of plastic and an accumulation of mop sludge.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floor from the office to the dishwashing area were soiled with debris. Walk-in cooler had water standing in cooler with food debris laying in water and a ice scoop laying on the floor in the water.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

6. Jun 6, 2023 Routine · 6 core
   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Lime juice is stored in unlabeled container in under counter reach in cooler.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - SANITIZING SOLUTIONS

     Wiping cloth solution is dirty.

     Correction: Maintain wiping cloth sanitizer solution clean and free from visible debris.

     Code 3-304.14 (D)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING - CLEAN SOLUTIONS

     The sanitizing solution in the 4 compartment sink was visibly dirty and had an onion and a scouring pad floating in the sanitizing solution

     Correction: Maintain clean solutions for warewashing at all times.

     Code 4-501.18

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of coolers and shelf under the hot holding unit have accummulated debris and spillage.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floors throughout the kitchen, service area and walk in cooler had accumulated dirt and debris. Water and food debris was pooling on top of a septic cover by dish area. Water was standing on the floor in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Identify where standing water source and correct current procedures or install proper drainage to prevent accumulation of water on floors.

     Code 6-501.12