Q'PASA MEXICAN GRILL
6000 GLADES RD STE 1173, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 3057481111
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding), cook said everything was prepared today. Employee moved items to reach in freezer and called for maintenance
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding), cook said everything was prepared today. Employee moved items to reach in freezer and called for maintenance
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Jun 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding), cook said everything was prepared today. Employee moved items to reach in freezer and called for maintenance
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks are not secured by three compartment sink and front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling where pipes go into ceiling.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of tomatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Employee picked up
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling shows damage at front counter, hole cut into ceiling.
Apr 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling shows damage at front counter, hole cut into ceiling.
Apr 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Ceiling shows damage at front counter, hole cut into ceiling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expiring 12-01-2025 displayed.
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Walk in cooler container of raw steak stored over container of cooked diced chicken, operator stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee at front counter sweeping with gloved hands then grabbed clean single service drink lid to give to customer without washings hands and changing gloves. Reviewed hand washing with employee, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Ceiling shows damage at front counter, hole cut into ceiling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expiring 12-01-2025 displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1. Front line area, operator began cleaning.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine ppm over 200 ppm. Do not use machine until calibration
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard missing at front counter. Cannot display food until sneeze is in place.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front counter handwashing sink
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding);; shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54F) Low boy cooler-rice (51F); raw beef (54F); raw pork (48F) Reach in cooler-salsa (51F); sour cream (54F); black beans (63F). All TCS items been inside coolers over 24 hours. TCS items been in walk in cooler since 11/25/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding);; shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54F) Low boy cooler-rice (51F); raw beef (54F); raw pork (48F) Reach in cooler-salsa (51F); sour cream (54F); black beans (63F). All TCS items been inside coolers over 24 hours. TCS items been in walk in cooler since 11/25/2023.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Main kitchen- all coolers are not operating to keep TCS foods 41 degrees F or below. Advised operator not to store TCS foods in coolers for cold holding until repaired.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter underneath juice machine- observed cases of Togo containers and lids being stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line low boy cooler- observed squeeze bottles of oil and sauces with no labeling.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in the ceiling where pipes go into the ceiling
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In coolers
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