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QDOBA MEXICAN EATS

5037 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-309-5466

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607651
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored single service food containers inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink. Operator stored wet mop properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not label at prep area. Operator labeled salt container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cookies and brownies prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine (chlorine 00ppm). Operator started using triple sink. Triple sink (chlorine- not set up)
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to tortillas. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cookies and brownies prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at dry storage. Operator stored in original bag.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food container lid box stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed correct storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink area. Operator removed correct storage.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at cook line. Operator stored in wiping solution bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Quaternary sanitizer less than 50ppm in three compartment sink. Operator contacted provider for repairs
High priority/22-43-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee was noticed washing off a food container lid in the hand-washing sink by grill. Employee was talked with.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in mens restroom and at the hand washing sink by grill area. Operator refilled both soap dispensers.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No back-flow device located mop sink. Operator will order one.
Basic/29-38-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The green cutting boards are deeply stained and have deep grooves and can not be properly cleaned.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by grill.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.