Qdoba

5700 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Qdoba has three inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The most recent report on file is from Jun 18, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 18, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2019

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Jun 11, 2019

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Oct 31, 2018

License

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INOPERABLE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FINAL RINSE GAUGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qdoba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qdoba on file is from Jun 18, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qdoba?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Qdoba.

Has Qdoba's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Qdoba have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Qdoba means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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