Qdoba Mexican Grill

5001 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Qdoba Mexican Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish washing area. Manager was able to show the new cutting boards that were bought to replace them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves of the walk in cooler with rust, so the surface is no longer smooth and easy to clean.

14-17-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the chip warmer being soiled with build up grease. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the back prep area near the exit.

36-34-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a missing drain cover in the mop sink area.

29-18-4

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.

29-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small cup with no handle in rice seasoning. Manager removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice dispenser on self service soda machine continues to dispense ice when disengaged, causing ice to spill on floor. Management has a caution sign in area to alert customers.

14-11-5

Oct 17, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the nozzle on the soda machine where the ice comes out has debris on the nozzle.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the 1/3 pans at dish were stacked together wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor by the ice machine with grease and debris on the floor.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qdoba Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qdoba Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

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

Has Qdoba Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Qdoba Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Qdoba Mexican Grill 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 Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Qdoba Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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