Qdoba Mexican Grill, 380 S Sr 434 Space A06, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 380 S Sr 434 Space A06, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6904760
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn and sour cream found at 44F after 2 hours. Corrective action: corn and sour cream placed into an ice bath on the line
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef above raw pork
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of sugar in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed bottom interior of small reach in cooler on frontline soiled.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food scale rusted.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on hot holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - In-use chip scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handsink needs to be caulked to the wall.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Chip plates and beverage cups.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Chips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in back storage area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored over raw pork.
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. Counter below soda dispenser.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsink caulking is cracked.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on hot holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Sanitizer spray bottle and holder.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw pork stored below raw beef.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. Cabinet under dining rom beverage station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet below gill presses.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Rust build up on racks of reach-in cooler at grill line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plant foods, 54F. Less than 1 hour in unit. Advised to remove double pan.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over raw pork.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of white rice barrel.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in back lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed cutting board stained/grooved.
  • Observed ice scoop in poor condition- cracked/chipped.
  • Observed reach-in cooler door frames with soil/mold-like build-up.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored over raw pork; thawing rack.
  • Observed rust build up on racks of reach-in cooler by grill.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup in ice chute at beverage station.
  • Critical - Observed stained/grooved cutting board at small prep cooler.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of rice barrel.
  • Observed floor area(s) in back room covered with standing water. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at warewashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed stained cutting board at prep unit.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) throughout kitchen covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler at grill line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches/bracelets.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice chute at beverage station.
  • Critical. Observed stained cutting board.
  • Observed exterior of reach-in cooler soiled. At prep line.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Containers wet nesting.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Souffle cup used to dispense food.
  • Observed wall soiled. Behind ice machine and three compartment sink.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet behind ice machine missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Single serve cup used as scoop inside sugar container in dining room cabinet
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Rice
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. By grill area
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On outside & around ice dispenser, underside of drink nozzle dispenser in dining room
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Plastic cart
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All prep table shelves
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet under drink dispenser in dining room
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. By 3 comp sink
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Class K
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Current one
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/22/10.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container inside cabinet under drink station
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked beef & chickens temp at 122 & 120 degree Advised Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self serve lemons & limes not in an approve container Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Single serve cup used as scoop inside sugar
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop for chips at front counter
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On top of small reach in cooler at frontline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Frontline
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Rice container
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the ice dispenser of front drink station.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of hand sink at kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On bus cart
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet at front counter
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated under cooking equipment. cookline
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above soda boxes
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Hand sanitizer at front counter above small press grill
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self serve lemons not in an approve container
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Need record of service date
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Scoop holder at front counter
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Plastic wares
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Current one
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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