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QDOBA MEXICAN EATS

With 4 documented inspections, QDOBA MEXICAN EATS in ST. PETERSBURG has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

202 Lake Mary Boulevard
Sanford, Florida, 32773
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13537202

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled with yellow substance.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Quesadilla press handle soiled with grease and built up dried food debris.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on oven handle. Items moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Beige plastic scooper handle observed stored on top of shredded cheese mix in single door cooler in front counter. Item moved and discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding unit interior soiled with dried food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door cooler next to grill on cook line heavily soiled with splattered dried food debris.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2026. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored inside hot holding unit at end of cook line: queso (105F - Hot Holding); queso (114F - Hot Holding) Items were put back into clear plastic bag, sealed, and put back into the steamer unit to bring up the temperatures. Re-temped at 12:35pm: queso (165F - Reheating) Discussed with the person in charge to educate and monitor the team is verify that any commercially processed food product is heated to 135 degrees or above before being placed into the hot holding unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bag sealer soiled with dried food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of handsink next to walk in cooler. Item moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Employee Reporting Agreements for all employees are being done during the on boarding process, but cannot be accessed. Discussed with District Manager.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Red light flashing indicating batteries are low. Discussed with person in charge.

10/1/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10936044

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with lime scale build up. The top sliding doors of the ice machine are soiled with black mold like substance.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers wet nesting on rack near three compartment sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle on cook line.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Counter top oven interior soiled with dried food debris.

5/12/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10800702

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8866410

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall in kitchen and additional hand sink not on plans. Restaurant plans on site do not match plans submitted to state.