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QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL

5001 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33617 · 407.716.0230

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3916206
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish washing area. Manager was able to show the new cutting boards that were bought to replace them.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the flip top unit in the front service area. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler near the grill being soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned out reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit in the front service area.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler under the flip top unit in the front service area. Observed mold like substance on the exterior of the fountain drink machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the chip warmer being soiled with build up grease.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the back prep area near the exit.
Basic/36-34-5
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a missing drain cover in the mop sink area.
Basic/29-18-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves of the walk in cooler with rust, so the surface is no longer smooth and easy to clean.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door hinges. observed debris on hinges of reach in cooler located on cooks line.
Basic/23-24-4
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
Basic/29-38-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small cup with no handle in rice seasoning. Manager removed the cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Ice dispenser on self service soda machine continues to dispense ice when disengaged, causing ice to spill on floor. Management has a caution sign in area to alert customers.
Basic/14-11-5

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.