Health Inspection Information

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  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Qdoba Mexican Grill 2239 HLTH/15
Business Name Qdoba Mexican Grill 2239
Address 9338 Dorchester St
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2523
Phone 303-346-6755

Inspection Details
09/08/2021 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - A food protection manager course had not been completed for the facility. Corrective action: A handout was provided with guidance.
03 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector Comments: 2-103.11(O) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf) - A written employee illness policy was not available at the facility. Corrective action: A handout was provided with guidance.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - The following food product measured greater than 41°F in the cold-top refrigeration unit on the service line: pico de gallo (52°F), roasted tomato salsa (51°F), roja salsa (51°F), and shredded lettuce (50°F). - Shredded lettuce (45°F) and roasted tomato salsa (44°F) measured greater than 41°F in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with the person in charge.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P) - Spray bottles of degreaser were stored near the preparation sink on a shelf above ready to eat tortilla chips and next to bags of table salt. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the degreaser the an approved location.
29 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Compliance with variance / specialized process / HACCP
Inspector Comments: 3-502.12 Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria (P) - Reduced oxygen packaged impossible burger meat dated 9/1/21 was stored in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: The person in charge discarded the above food product as it was over the 48 hour shelf life. See voluntary condemnation. 8-201.13 When a HACCP Plan is Required (C) - The facility was utilizing a heat seal reduced oxygen packaging process without a valid HACCP plan. Corrective action: Submit a HACCP plan for review.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) - Numerous clean food storage containers were stacked wet on the shelf below the preparation table.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) - Tape was present on the drain pipe below the preparation sink. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) - Ice accumulation was present on the condenser unit in the cold-top refrigeration unit on the service line.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) - The deflector shield in the ice machine near the preparation sink was soiled.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - The floor drain below the preparation sink was soiled. - The ceiling vents above the three compartment sink were soiled.
02/22/2021 Inspection, Education
03/30/2020 Inspection, Education
12/26/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Paper towels were not provided at the hand sink in the ware washing area. Corrective action: The person in charge provided paper towels.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Taco shells were stored unprotected from contamination above the cold top single door reach in refrigerator next to the hot holding line. Bulk storage containers of pinto beans and rice were stored below the hand sink across from the preparation sink.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Dishes were stacked wet on the drying rack in the ware washing area.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The exterior of the ice dispenser on the soda machine was soiled. The interior cabinet shelves next to the soda machine were soiled.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The ceiling vents throughout the facility were soiled.
01/15/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Hand washing signs were not present at hand washing sinks throughout the facility. Provide hand washing signs above hand sinks.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) The hand sink across from the cash register was separating from the wall. The three compartment sink was separating from the wall. 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Aluminum foil was observed on the top of the cold top refrigerator on the serve line.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The wall to the left of the stove top was soiled. The drain underneath the steam table on the serve line was soiled. The vent above the tortilla press next to the grill was soiled with dust accumulation. The wall underneath the preparation sink was soiled. The vent above the dish machine was soiled with dust accumulation. 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C) The shelves in the walk in cooler were rusty.
02/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Taco salad shells were being stored in a basket that was not smooth and easily cleanable on top of the cold top refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cardboard which was not smooth or easily cleanable was used to line the shelf below the tortilla warmer where the flour tortillas were stored on the front service line. The door gasket on the reach-in freezer on the cook line was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Equipment and utensil were stored hanging next to the ware washing hand sink and unprotected from contamination.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet on the three compartment sink drain board and drying rack above the three compartment sink.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The cook line hand sink was not sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls next to the cook line were soiled with food debris. The wall behind the steamer in the back preparation area was rusted. The ceiling vent covers were soiled with dust above the dish machine, the back preparation area and on the cook line. The floor was soiled below the cook line equipment and in the ware washing area. The floor drain below the three compartment sink and preparation sink were heavily soiled with food debris.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Employee food items were stored in the reach-in freezer on the cook line next to customer food items.
02/13/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Food was observed in the basin of the point of sale hand sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the ware wash area hand sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The handle was broken on the cabinet across from the front point of sale area.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board was stained with food on the cold top cooler in the point of sale display area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking was soiled on the preparation sink next to the steamers in the back kitchen.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Several dishes were wet stacked on shelves throughout the ware wash area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling ventilation fan was rusty above the quesadilla press in the point of sale area. The ceiling ventilation fan was soiled with dust above the dry storage area. A hole was observed in the wall below the ware wash area hand sink. The ceiling ventilation fan was soiled with dust above the ware wash area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb was not functioning in the ventilation hood above the grill on the cook line.
03/04/2016 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Caulking on the three compartment sink was in disrepair. The shelf with chemicals by the mop sink was rusted. The mittens on the dry rack shelf were soiled with black debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes above the three compartment sink were stacked wet.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Caulking on the hand sink in the front service area was in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall by the hand sink by the ice machine was soiled with liquid debris. Holes were observed in the wall by the back preparation table by the three compartment sink. The ceiling above the dish machine was soiled with dust. The floor by the ice machine was soiled with food debris.
02/27/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Black beans were present in the basin of the back food preparation hand sink, indicating in had been used for activities other than hand washing.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A large container of salt was not labeled as to its contents on a shelf in the back food preparation area.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: An unlined, wicker basket was being used to hold tortilla bowls above the cold-top refrigerator at the front service counter.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Aluminum foil was used to line the shelves under the flat-top grill in the front food preparation area.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked while wet below the front hot holding unit and on the shelf above the three compartment sink.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A spoon handle was stored in contact with salt in a container in the front food preparation area. A scoop was submerged in ice in the back ice machine.
02/11/2014 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A spray nozzle was attached to a hose downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking underneath the hood was in poor repair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cup cabinet was soiled with food debris.
02/22/2013 Inspection, Routine
02/16/2012 Inspection, Routine
03/04/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/23/2011 Inspection, Routine
03/09/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/01/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/16/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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