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QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL #624

QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL #624 located in TAMPA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

5001 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33617
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/21/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10982782

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled behind ice machine at time of inspection.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

7/2/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10884988

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster at time of inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall location
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8844603

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around ice machine in prep room at time of inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on shelf are stained at time of inspection.

7/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8724471

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - 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 Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic food containers on shelves in back kitchen during inspection Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on main cooks line at time of inspection
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of salsa habanero on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection Repeat Violation

1/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8447949

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep room and back kitchen/dish room Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Black plastic food containers on clean shelf in kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine in prep room.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/19/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8447826

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up inside ice machine on ice scoop holder Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back prep and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal strainers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid in disrepair. Manager called the water company for new lid. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed cheese 46f, salsa verde 44f, cut tomatoes 46f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Chopped tomatoes 46f, salsa verde 44f, roasted red salsa 44f, corn salsa 44f, shredded cheese 46f. Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**

7/18/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8345914

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

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