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QDOBA MEXICAN EATS

With 6 documented inspections, QDOBA MEXICAN EATS in PEMBROKE PINES has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

16040 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33028
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938027

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen precooked beef being thawed in standing water at kitchen prep sink. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator turned on cool, running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotbox 1// cooked steak (128F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved foods to the other hot box to reheat to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles at dining room soda machine soiled with black, mold like substance. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized nozzles during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866246

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm). Employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self customer soda nozzles, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working in food preparation

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865582

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776014

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting green peppers, manager provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dry goods storage area, under shelf storage of onions and beans, build up of rust , uneven shelf -Two compartments oven warmer, not keeping time temperature control food to 135 Up. Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working with food, discarded gloves, touched pants with both hands, then placed gloves without washing hands. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sautéed ground beef (111-120F - Hot Holding); brisket (120F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (119F - Hot Holding); , observed food placed on two compartment warmer oven, after reheating, then to service line. Per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on microwave all containers to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self customer display, soda nozzle with build up of black like substance, employee removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training is done by QDoba Corporation Warning

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527475

  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Front counter-customer self service, plastic forks not inverted. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499431

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed