Quality Eats
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
61
Score
Quality Eats has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Quality Eats' latest score of 61 falls below the Mission Hill average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Observed household insect spray in warewashing area. Remove and contact pest control company for services
590.007/7-206.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced turkey and tuna stored @ 47F at sandwich station unit and cut cucumbers @ 45F at salad station. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced with food item @ 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty ice filters; food / debris under service station tables and in sandwich station reach in unit. Thoroughly clean all equipment to remove dust / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed improper sanitizing test strips for Quats. PIC provided chlorine. Provide the appropriate test strips for chemicals to ensure proper sanitization
590.004/4-302.14-PF
61
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food items stored in reach in unit in need of service between 47F-58F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in cooler. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sinks at all times for proper handwashing. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can goods stored on can rack with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all can goods are in good condition while stored on shelves
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored at salad station. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all employee / personal items are stored away from food service
590.006/6-403.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gauges not operating properly on high temp dish machine. Contact company for repairs
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed breading mix stored underneath shelves exposed to elements. Remove and maintain with covering to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored along cook line and salad station unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
52
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers available. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go yogurt parfaits and packaged cut fruits stored without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all grab and go ready to eat food items are properly labeled with the minimum requirements
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed light blown inside upright freezer. Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna / chicken salad stored at sandwich station @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed non-operating irreversible thermometer for high temp machine. Provide batteries
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the front cooking line hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed high temp dish machine gauge reading @ 140F. Discussed with PIC to contact company for repairs to ensure rinse cycle @ 180F.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers available. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go yogurt parfaits and packaged cut fruits stored without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all grab and go ready to eat food items are properly labeled with the minimum requirements
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed light blown inside upright freezer. Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
50
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna / chicken salad stored at sandwich station @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed high temp dish machine gauge reading @ 140F. Discussed with PIC to contact company for repairs to ensure rinse cycle @ 180F.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the front cooking line hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed non-operating irreversible thermometer for high temp machine. Provide batteries
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go yogurt parfaits and packaged cut fruits stored without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all grab and go ready to eat food items are properly labeled with the minimum requirements
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed light blown inside upright freezer. Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
55
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food disposal leaking. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed yogurt parfaits / cut lettuce / sliced cucumbers stored between 45F - 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in walk in and submerged in ice. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature flies throughout kitchen. Provide most current pest report indicating any findings or treatments.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on around toaster ovens and counter tops. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go items (popsicles / yogurt parfaits) stored in refrigerated units for self service without labels. Discontinue the sales of unlabeled individual popsicles and ensure all grab and go yogurts are properly labeled with ingredients. All items removed from self service.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food disposal leaking. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired September 2023. PIC stated cleaning scheduled 11/2/2023.
590.006/6-501.14-C
58
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut lettuce and cut cucumbers @ 45F - 47F stored at salad station. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC submerged both items in ice. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris on floor behind cooking line. Clean with frequency during slow periods of operation
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name on it
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
74
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats and tuna salad stored in walk in and held over 24hrs per PIC. Provide the proper date marking for all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
90
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed Coleslaw and Deli meats ranging @ 48F - 50F. Maintain cold holding at 41F or below. PIC removed and placed in walk in unit @39F. PIC corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat products held over 24 hours per PIC. Provide proper date marking for all ready to eat food items held over 24 hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring proper cold holding temperatures of multiple food items and not providing proper date marking for ready to eat foods held for more then 24hrs. Instructed pic to review food safety guidelines and retrain staff. Documents emailed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets ripped on deep freezer. Replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris inside stand up freezer..clean and remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quality Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quality Eats on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quality Eats?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Quality Eats.
How does Quality Eats compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Quality Eats most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Quality Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quality Eats have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Quality Eats means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Quality Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quality Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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