Qdoba Mexican Grill #624
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
74
Score
Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Qdoba Mexican Grill #624's latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment on cooks line are soiled with old grease and food debris at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar stored in large unlabeled food container at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled behind ice machine at time of inspection.
36-73-4
74
Jul 2, 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. Observed white and green cutting boards stored on shelves stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster at time of inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall location
33-11-4
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on shelf are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around ice machine in prep room at time of inspection.
36-73-4
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Manager replaced some with new cutting boards during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep room and back kitchen/dish room **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Jetting boards in kitchen. Manager started replacing some cutting boards with new ones during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Black plastic food containers on clean shelf in kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine in prep room.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice inside ice machine bin. Operator brought scoop to dishroom to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to salt on prep area in kitchen. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust forming on walk in cooler shelves under cases of steaks. Mold like substance forming on shelves.
14-17-4
64
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed cheese 46f, salsa verde 44f, cut tomatoes 46f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Chopped tomatoes 46f, salsa verde 44f, roasted red salsa 44f, corn salsa 44f, shredded cheese 46f. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up inside ice machine on ice scoop holder **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep and dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal strainers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid in disrepair. Manager called the water company for new lid. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
61
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed cheese 46f, salsa verde 44f, cut tomatoes 46f. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling cup at front hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up inside ice machine on ice scoop holder **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep and dish area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal strainers **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid in disrepair. Manager called the water company for new lid. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions kept over waters. Tomatoes kept over bottled sodas. **Warning**
08B-17-4
52
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Quaternary solution container is empty, operator replaced solution and reset three compartment sink, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 32 rodent droppings under ice machine at kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees training certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2023. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wears visor but pony tail down on shoulders. Employee put hair up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments on cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor at cook line. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bowls and case of portion bags stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0/200 **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers for salt
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt per management
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Qdoba Mexican Grill #624?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Qdoba Mexican Grill #624.
How does Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Qdoba Mexican Grill #624's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 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 Grill #624 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Qdoba Mexican Grill #624 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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