Qdoba Mexican Eats

5037 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Qdoba Mexican Eats appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not label at prep area. Operator labeled salt container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cookies and brownies prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**

02D-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine (chlorine 00ppm). Operator started using triple sink. Triple sink (chlorine- not set up) **Warning**

22-49-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to tortillas. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Basic - Cookies and brownies prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Warning**

02D-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored in original bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (58 F - Cold Holding). Per operator it was in the cooks refrigerator for one hour. Operator removed from cookslike snd put in walk-in cooler to chill rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and taco seasoning removed from original container are not labeled

02D-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator changed bucket and retested Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Oct 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qdoba Mexican Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qdoba Mexican Eats on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qdoba Mexican Eats?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Qdoba Mexican Eats.

How does Qdoba Mexican Eats compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Qdoba Mexican Eats most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Qdoba Mexican 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 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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