Qdoba Mexican Eats

2524 S Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Qdoba Mexican Eats, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Qdoba Mexican Eats is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach in cooler on cooks line.

22-16-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on dry storage shelf over bulk rice in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at reach in cooler front cookline.

36-22-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near fryers.

36-27-5

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Magalia Vazquez

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.

12B-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to grill.

22-16-4

May 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in salt on cooksline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**

10-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean metal pans on dish drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**

16-48-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**

16-46-4

Mar 28, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee computer on dry storage rack. Employee removed at time of inspection.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dry storage rack.

24-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket.

42-01-4

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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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qdoba Mexican Eats?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Qdoba Mexican Eats.

How does Qdoba Mexican Eats compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Qdoba Mexican Eats most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Qdoba Mexican Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Qdoba Mexican Eats have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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