QDOBA MEXICAN EATS
1804 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT E1, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-370-3172
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (111F - Hot Holding); ground beef (123F - Hot Holding) in front counter steam table. The manager discarded chicken and ground beef.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023007945 | Jan 20, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Clean equipment storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal drying racks above the three compartment sink soiled with a slime-like substance.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed self-service plastic spoons stored with the food contact surface up near the hot sauce station. The operator properly stored the plastic spoons.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by a rolling wire cart. The cart was removed from the exit path.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stains on it. Observed operator removing cutting board and replaced it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of oven handle soiled. Observed employee cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach ins soiled. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers face up. Observed MOD convert to face down
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator return from kitchen area Place gloves on without washing hands then engaging in working with food. Educated operator on washing hands prior to placing gloves on when initiating working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (111F - Hot Holding); ground beef (123F - Hot Holding) in front counter steam table. The manager discarded chicken and ground beef.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink beside pro max. The sanitizer bucket was removed from hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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