Qdoba Mexican Grill, 5001 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5001 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
License #: 3916206
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelving
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chicken bin in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood filters not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front.
  • Basic - Old labels on cleaned containers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Front.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler shelves at front.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 45?, mozzarella 47? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 47? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Broken lexan pans
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.over mop sink ,open rafter ceiling in dining room
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.guard in ice machine broken
  • Observed hole in ceiling. In tile over mop sink area
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.mopsink
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Broken bell type back flow preventer on mop sink
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beef 109 f on steamtable discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dishwashing area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. surface paint chipping ,area starting to rust
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.oil bottle
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. broken shield in ice machine ,reach-in rack beginning to chip and rusted
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. edge of walk-in door
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. water Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.paint Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. lime juice Corrected On Site.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle of lime juice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cooks line reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusted dish rack
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in door
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mopsink
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(inside reach in cooler at front line)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Observed rusty shelves in dish washing room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments - side of grill)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(front counter and storage shelves - kitchen)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with food debris.(kitchen area)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Shelves in dish room are rusting.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Stainless pans are not properly air-dried after washing before stacking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Prep room handsink paper towel dispenser is empty. Corrected On Site.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled cooking oil bottle.
  • Observed rice scoop with handle in contact with rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup on salt bin.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in ice machine area.
  • Critical. Observed cleanser stored by box of disposable gloves. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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