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QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL #624

3801 W GANDY BLVD STE A, Tampa FL 33611 · 7277349515

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3916633
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed cheese 46f, salsa verde 44f, cut tomatoes 46f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023030977May 18, 2023Jul 31, 2023$600

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelves in back at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind ice machine at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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 green cutting boards stored on shelf is stained at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked 6th pan food container stored on clean shelf. Operator removed and washed pans during inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled around fryer with old grease at time of inspection Employee labeled
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 21, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled behind ice machine at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment on cooks line are soiled with old grease and food debris at time of inspection
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar stored in large unlabeled food container at time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 2, 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 white and green cutting boards stored on shelves stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance in ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Basic/22-20-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster at time of inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall location
Basic/33-11-4
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on shelf are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around ice machine in prep room at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with old grease/dust at time of inspection
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic food containers on shelves in back kitchen during inspection
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on main cooks line at time of inspection
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of salsa habanero on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed equipment in kitchen and prep room soiled on sides with food debris during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Manager replaced some with new cutting boards during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep room and back kitchen/dish room
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Jetting boards in kitchen. Manager started replacing some cutting boards with new ones during inspection.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Black plastic food containers on clean shelf in kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine in prep room.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice inside ice machine bin. Operator brought scoop to dishroom to be washed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to salt on prep area in kitchen. Operator moved during inspection.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust forming on walk in cooler shelves under cases of steaks. Mold like substance forming on shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed cheese 46f, salsa verde 44f, cut tomatoes 46f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Chopped tomatoes 46f, salsa verde 44f, roasted red salsa 44f, corn salsa 44f, shredded cheese 46f. Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up inside ice machine on ice scoop holder
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep and dish area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Metal strainers
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid. Lid in disrepair. Manager called the water company for new lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jul 19, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed cheese 46f, salsa verde 44f, cut tomatoes 46f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling cup at front hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up inside ice machine on ice scoop holder
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep and dish area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Metal strainers
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Lid in disrepair. Manager called the water company for new lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions kept over waters. Tomatoes kept over bottled sodas.
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning

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.