Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • 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 2252 HLTH/15
Business Name Qdoba Mexican Grill 2252
Address 7465 E Arapahoe Rd
Centennial, CO 80112-1235
Phone 720-493-8843

Inspection Details
12/06/2021 Inspection, Routine
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: Sterno canisters in the dry storage area were stored with single-use utensils. Corrective Action: Sterno canisters were moved to an approved location.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: Chlorine test strips capable of measuring chlorine residue in a sanitizer solution were not provided. Corrective Action: The person in charge agreed to order chlorine test strips.
12/02/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Various hand sinks at the facility lacked the employee must wash hands signage.
10/26/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An approved employee drink was improperly stored above bulk rice on the storage rack located across from the facility's food preparation sink. An employee discarded the drink, violation corrected.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: Black peeling caulking was observed around the facility's dish machine and three-compartment sink.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The nozzle attached to the self service soda machine was soiled.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The in place sanitizing solution measured less than the recommended concentration indicated on the manufactures label.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Black peeling caulking was observed around the hand sink located next to the facility's dish machine.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The base coving located near the grill line hand sink was in disrepair.
11/28/2017 Inspection, Routine
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The drain pipe below the food preparation sink was missing.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: A pair of glasses was on a cold top cutting board on the front line.
12/05/2016 Inspection, Routine
01d - Critical
Food Source: HACCP plan
Inspector Comments: Buffalo queso sauce was in sealed bags without an approved HACCP plan and without date labels.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Back cook line cabinet handles were in poor repair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the ice machine was soiled with residue.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The seal around the back kitchen hand sink was in poor repair.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were open.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Personal items were stored with food service items on a back kitchen storage shelf.
11/30/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A pitcher was present in the ware washing hand sink.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Steak in the front steam table was 125°F.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Fryer cleaner on the rack to the right of the 3-compartment sink was unlabeled.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the South cook line cold top were torn. The caulking on the prep sink was in poor repair. The dish area sprayer sink was not properly sealed to the wall. The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was not smooth/easily cleanable.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the cold top behind the steam table were soiled. The rolling racks near the prep sink were soiled.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the dish machine and sprayer sink was soiled.
10/16/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee in the register area was observed rinsing their hands then donning gloves without washing their hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: A half eaten cookie and an employee beverage were stored on top of the hot holding unit in the back room.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle in the back room was unlabeled.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The catch plate for the oven was lined with foil.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The grill hood was soiled with grease.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The stainless steel containers on the clean dish racks were stacked wet.
10/10/2013 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket for the reach in refrigerator on the burrito line was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The grill hood was soiled with grease.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean dishes in the warewashing area were stacked wet.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking for the warewashing handsink was missing.
11/05/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
05/09/2012 Inspection, Routine
06/07/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/02/2011 Inspection, Routine
07/12/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/17/2010 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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