Qdoba Mexican Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 19, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Fajita vegetables in back steam table are hot held at 99°F (in center).

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

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     Hot water temperature at handwashing sink in kitchen is at 57°F.

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Prep sink leaks from plumbing fixture underneath.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

2. Jan 21, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Steak in hot hold unit is hot held at 130°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Person in charge voluntarily discarded steak during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Back handwashing sink was unavailable for proper handwashing at time of inspection. It was blocked with a hotel pan and spray bottle of degreaser.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Handwashing sink was unblocked during the inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working container of degreaser not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

3. Dec 7, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Black beans in pot on stove are hot held at 87°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Beans were voluntarily discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Several containers of pico de gallo and lettuce in walk-in cooler have exceeded their date marks.

     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. Containers of pico de gallo and lettuce past their discard dates were discarded during the inspection.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Bottles of hand sanitizer in kitchen are stored above clean equipment and above container of sugar.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Sanitizer moved to location away from food and clean equipment.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Packages of chicken are being improperly thawed by soaking in stagnant water in prep sink.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Packages of chicken were placed under cold running water to thaw during inspection.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     Hot water temperature at handwashing sinks in restrooms is at 60-65°F.

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located under vent hood are not shatter resistant or shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11