Qdoba Mexican Eats

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 6, 2026 Routine · 3 core
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD PREPARATION

     Vegetable preparation is being done in 3 compartment sink vs available food prep sink and without a strainer. Discussion was had with manager regarding using the food prep sink vs warewashing sinks.

     Correction: Remove food from this location or provide alternate methods to protect food from contamination.

     Code 3-305.14

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The soda machine is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The multiple sinks are leaking and not maintained in good repair- Food prep sink, 2 hand sinks and 4 compartment sink.

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

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

2. Oct 16, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Super San is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Super San was remixed to 400PPM during inspection.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The soda machine is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The 3 compartmink sink faucet is leaking and is not maintained in good repair.

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

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     The hood above the grill has an accumulation of greese.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

3. Mar 24, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Mar 12, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Beans and chicken hot held in the front of the hot box were found less than 135°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Foods were reheated to 165+ during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in public view.

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

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Handle found in the cheese in the front 1 Door Prep Cooler.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Spoon adjusted to put handle extended out of the food.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The soda machine has an accumulation of water surrounding the machine and not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     The dispenser underside of the soda machine has an accumulation of residue.

     Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)

5. Aug 27, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     RESPONSIBILITY OF FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT

     Food employee were not aware of the signs, symptoms or diagnosis they are required to report to the person in charge.

     Correction: Train employees on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne disease. Inform employees that this information shall be reported to the person in charge. Provided education during inspection. ***Violations documented on three consecutive inspection reports are subject to a reinspection fee.

     Code 2-201.11 (E)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     TCS foods were hot held in the hot box 114 - 140°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Items found under 135F were reheated during inspection. ***Violations documented on three consecutive inspection reports are subject to a reinspection fee.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoop was found with the handle in the cheese in the prep cooler (#2) and handle found down in the bulk rice bin.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Scoops were removed during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     The retail food establishment permit posted is expired and photo copied.

     Correction: Post the original retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

6. Mar 11, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     RESPONSIBILITY OF FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT

     Food employees were not aware of the signs, symptoms, or diagnosis required to report to the person in charge.

     Correction: Train employees on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne disease. Inform employees that this information shall be reported to the person in charge. Provided education and fact sheet on employee illness.

     Code 2-201.11 (E)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Chicken was found hot holding in the hot box at 114°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Food was reheated to 165F+ during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     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. Certificate was posted during the inspection.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     Ice and soda dispenser has an accumulation of mold.

     Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     There was an accumulation of grease on the edge of the ventilation hood forming into drips.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials. Edge was wiped during inspection.

     Code 6-501.14

7. Aug 14, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands before donning gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Employee stopped and instructed to wash hands prior to donning gloves.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Chicken was found hot held in the tabletop steamtable at 121°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Chicken was reheated to 165F+ during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

     Degreaser spray bottle was found stored on shelf above beverages.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Degreaser was moved during inspection.

     Code 7-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TOILET FACILITIES - TOILET TISSUE - AVAILABILITY

     Toilet tissue is not available or not provided in the dispenser.

     Correction: Provide a supply of toilet tissue at each toilet. Toilet paper was supplied and placed in dispenser during inspection.

     Code 6-302.11

   • 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

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

     Non food contact surfaces and Food−contact surfaces have encrusted soil accumulations throughout the restaurant.

     Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment. Follow up inspection will occur in 30 days.

     Code 4-601.11 (B)