Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2024
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Score
Public records show 26 inspections at Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 7, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 7, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR SINK BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK AND TEA BREWER DISPENSER IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM DRAIN UNDERNEATH FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING SO WATER DOES NOT BACK UP FROM DRAIN .
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER FRONT LEFT SIDE OF 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER AT FRONT OF COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DOOR OF ACCUTEMP STEAMER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR OF FRYER CABINET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED BROWN AND WHITE SPOTS IN UPPER LEFT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHITE SPOTS ON UPPER CENTER OF ICE MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES TO DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND TEA BREWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR SINK BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK AND TEA BREWER DISPENSER IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WE FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.7F TO 75.9F IN THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN MAINTAIN AND KEEP AREA DRY.
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Feb 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366735 DATED 4/1/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #58 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND VIOLATION #60 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE GRILL,SURFACE MUST BE CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,BURNED ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE (ALLEY) GROUND SURROUNDING THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA DISPENSER INSIDE THE CABINET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT REAR AREA BY FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Oct 10, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 6, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS AND FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT: -REAR ADJACENT TO OFFICE -FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK/S -EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIECATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SEVED SUCH RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN BURRITO , BEEF BOWL, BEEF BRISKET SAUCE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS; RICE, IN REAR PREP AREA, WHEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL PREP COOLER AND WARMER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, WARMER, GRILL, AND FRYER. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE COMPRESSION SYSTEM IN REAR. REPAIR MISSING LOWER WALL BASE BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND GRILL IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP. ALSO, REPLACED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENT AND COVER COMMING LOOSE FROM CEILING REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENT AND COVER COMMING LOOSE FROM CEILING REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Oct 31, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER PLASTIC DIVIDERS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD AND RECAULK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA ,TOILETROOMS,DINING AREA ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BOXES.ALSO LARVAE IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR SODA MACHINE WITH STANDING WASTE WATER AND REAR MOPSINK AREA .APPX.7- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK NEAR MOPSINK AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST REMOVE LARVAE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS.REPAIR REAR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 4- COMPARTMENT SINK POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FACILITIES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETROOM STALLS NOT MAINTAINED. THE HANDICAPP ACCESSIBLE STALL TOILET MISSING THE HANDLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET AND TOILET BOWL FILLED UP WITH HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET TISSUE.MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET , REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER PLASTIC DIVIDERS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD AND RECAULK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITHIN FLOOR CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM ON ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Dec 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. TACO SHELL BOWLS IN LARGE BASKET ON FRONT PREP LINE NOT UNDER/BEHIND GLASS SNEEZE GUARD. BASKET ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT ABOVE SNEEZE GUARD AND ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TACO SHELLS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD AND DISCARD ESTIMATED 3 LBS TACO SHELLS MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $7.00. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-21-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF CUTTING BOARDS AND DIRTY WET TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WITH NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION FOR RE-CERTIFICATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Mar 1, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC SPATULAS WITH CHIPPED PLASTIC ON THE STIRRING END. MUST REPLACE UTENSILS IN DISREPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Feb 23, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 7, 2024. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill.
Has Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Qdoba Mexican Eats #2628 — Qdoba Mexican Grill 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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