Qdoba Mexican Eats
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Qdoba Mexican Eats stretching back to 2022. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brisket (128F - Hot Holding); ground beef (130F - Hot Holding); chicken (1301F - Hot Holding) in front counter steam table. The cook is placing all items on stove top to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient 48F.
14-74-7
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on storage rack in back of kitchen.
24-08-4
95
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (52F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager is moving the raw chicken and raw steak into stand up reach-in cooler. Observed pork (52F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining cold holding ambient temperature 53F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed cold water faucet does not work in women's restroom.
27-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The GM is printing out and having all employees complete Form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager removed personal food from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
67
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator coughed while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on washing hands after coughing or sneezing while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-14-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. The manager printed and posted on bulletins board. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
58
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Qdoba Mexican Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Qdoba Mexican Eats on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Qdoba Mexican Eats?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Qdoba Mexican Eats.
How does Qdoba Mexican Eats compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Qdoba Mexican Eats most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Qdoba Mexican Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Qdoba Mexican Eats have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Qdoba Mexican Eats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Qdoba Mexican Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Qdoba Mexican Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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