QDOBA MEXICAN EATS
2524 S FALKENBURG RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-405-8715
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: rice cooked 122 F, black beans cooked 131 F, Per employee items were put on front line steam table at 10:30 am. Time temped 11:30 am. Employee put in hot box at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature. Retemp Hot holding: black beans 137 F,
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: rice cooked 122 F, black beans cooked 131 F, Per employee items were put on front line steam table at 10:30 am. Time temped 11:30 am. Employee put in hot box at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature. Retemp Hot holding: black beans 137 F,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on large white containers on dish drying rack.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach in cooler on cooks line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on dry storage shelf over bulk rice in kitchen. Operator removed.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at reach in cooler front cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near fryers.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish rack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions before being washed.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Magalia Vazquez
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to grill.
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in salt on cooksline.
Old food stuck to clean metal pans on dish drying rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in salt on cooksline.
Old food stuck to clean metal pans on dish drying rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee computer on dry storage rack. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dry storage rack.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.