Qdoba Mexican Eats
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
37
Score
Qdoba Mexican Eats, located at 1330 4 St N in St. Petersburg, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 2, 2026, with a score of 37. This inspection identified 2 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor violations, including issues with the ice machine and food debris on equipment. While most of Qdoba Mexican Eats' seven inspections have been low-risk, this recent inspection noted a repeat violation regarding in-use tongs.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
37
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
May 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Violations — Mar 2, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled with yellow substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Quesadilla press handle soiled with grease and built up dried food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on oven handle. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Beige plastic scooper handle observed stored on top of shredded cheese mix in single door cooler in front counter. Item moved and discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding unit interior soiled with dried food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door cooler next to grill on cook line heavily soiled with splattered dried food debris.
22-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2026. Discussed with person in charge.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside hot holding unit at end of cook line: queso (105F - Hot Holding); queso (114F - Hot Holding) Items were put back into clear plastic bag, sealed, and put back into the steamer unit to bring up the temperatures. Re-temped at 12:35pm: queso (165F - Reheating) Discussed with the person in charge to educate and monitor the team is verify that any commercially processed food product is heated to 135 degrees or above before being placed into the hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bag sealer soiled with dried food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of handsink next to walk in cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Employee Reporting Agreements for all employees are being done during the on boarding process, but cannot be accessed. Discussed with District Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Red light flashing indicating batteries are low. Discussed with person in charge.
31B-05-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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