Qdoba Mexican Grill
Last inspected: May 23, 2018
90
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Qdoba Mexican Grill, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 23, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Qdoba Mexican Grill since May 23, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
Qdoba Mexican Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOLDY PLASTIC TARP AROUND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALLOWED IN FOOD STORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, RICE) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GRILL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE BARS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE (FEMALE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK FLOW COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER IS FLOWING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP CORRODED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS LOCATED BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK FLOW COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER IS FLOWING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP CORRODED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED TACO BOWLS BEING STORED ABOVE SNEEZE GUARDS LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY CHOPPING VEGETABLES WHILE THE GREASE TRAP WAS BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS LOCATED BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floors under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and display cooler shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: prep sink faucet in kitchen area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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May 15, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR 3-COMP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS MISSING THE HOT WATER HANDLE(BROKEN).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHICH WAS TOO SMALL. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS(INCLUDING MANAGERS IN FOOD PREP SERVING AREAS).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 8, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND PINK SLIME BUILD UP AT THE INTERIOR BOTTOM LONG PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE (FOOD DURING STORAGE) AND ALSO FOUND EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR DISPENSER OF THE COCA-COLA MACHINE.FOOD NOT PROCTECTED DURING STORAGE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME BUILD-UP AT BOTH THE ICE MACHINE AND THE COCA-COLA DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE GAP(MORE THAN 1/4 INCH OPENING ALONG THE HORIZONTAL PORTION OF THE MOST EXTERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF ABOVE STATED DOOR SO AS TO HAVE A TIGHT SEAL ALONG THE HORIZONTAL OPENING OF THIS SAID DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR INTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. FOUND LARGE POOLING PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF. MUST REPAIR. ALL FOOD STORED IN THIS UNIT IS PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR 3-COMP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS MISSING THE HOT WATER HANDLE(BROKEN).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHICH WAS TOO SMALL. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIMMY BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 1DR AND 2DR COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 4-COMP SINK AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE GRILL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A MANAGER SERVING FOOD WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE DRAIN LINE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Feb 29, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 4-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Mar 8, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY AND SOFT DRINKS COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Qdoba Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Qdoba Mexican Grill on file is from May 23, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Qdoba Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Qdoba Mexican Grill.
Has Qdoba Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Qdoba Mexican Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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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