QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL #557
13155 S US HWY 301, Riverview FL 33569 · 813-741-9396
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near front counter manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 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 — 2 findings
Stored food not covered. Rice not covered in dry storage, manager covered at time of inspection.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with mop bucket and trash can.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put touch trash can and touched spatula without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near front counter manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above box of plastic forks. Drink removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in walls throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up in cooler that's out of order next to fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups on floor.
Slash-resistant gloves that do not have a smooth, durable and nonabsorbent outer surface contacting ready-to-eat food. Observed employee wearing slash resistant gloves in direct contact with steak.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler, manager fixed at time of inspection.
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put touch trash can and touched spatula without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Dolores Calderon.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near front counter manager removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above box of plastic forks. Drink removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in walls throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up in cooler that's out of order next to fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups on floor.
Slash-resistant gloves that do not have a smooth, durable and nonabsorbent outer surface contacting ready-to-eat food. Observed employee wearing slash resistant gloves in direct contact with steak.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler, manager fixed at time of inspection.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda and tea machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks with Lime juice. Manager removed drinks at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking back door, employee removed at time of inspection.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pan handle.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with seasoning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum lids not inverted next to ice machine. manager inverted at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling leaking in dining area. Bucket is in place to catch the leak.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to salt, employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum lids not inverted next to ice machine.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink near the register. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to plastic forks. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 2 compartment sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over sauce in walk in cooler.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser next to tortillas. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen
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. Employees signed at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. And self service ice chute.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leak in the ceiling located in lobby.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. paper cups on floor near women's restroom.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over seasoning in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.at mop sink.
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.