Qdoba Mexican Grille #123

4100 George Bean Pkwy, Main Concourse Space T-31737, Tampa, FL 33607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Qdoba Mexican Grille #123's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored on handwash sink at front service area. Employee removed cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. 1 employee training expired.

53B-14-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink faucet leaking water, next to ice machine in kitchen.

29-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on dry food storage shelf over rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed the tortilla plate, then put it back to front line to work with tortillas without sanitized and air dried. Discussed with manager at time of inspection.

22-45-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jameriyah Sanders, as supervisor since June 2024.

53A-02-7

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front service line. Employee cleaned and dried at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 500ppm Employee discarded, refilled and tested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed black plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf next to 3-compartment sink

24-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with lemon juice Observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored under cutting board next to hot holding unit. Manager removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on front line inspector had employee place ice on cheese . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected , inspector discussed with management proper procedures regarding glove changing. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink at front counter blocked by cart corrected, employee removed cart during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits on site.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of mix stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Qdoba Mexican Grille #123?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Qdoba Mexican Grille #123.

How does Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Qdoba Mexican Grille #123's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 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 Grille #123 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Qdoba Mexican Grille #123 is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Lyn's Kusina Fl

1936 W Main St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore

4811 W Main St

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Wd Foods of Hillsborough, Hubspot Kitchen, Floribbean Grill

1912 N Howard Ave

Score: 67 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Tampa → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Tampa