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 2094 HLTH/15
Business Name Qdoba Mexican Grill 2094
Address 9364 S Colorado Blvd
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-5204
Phone 303-683-9725

Inspection Details
05/04/2022 Inspection, Routine
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 caulking on the hand sink near the vent hood in the kitchen was torn.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C) -The ceiling light to the right of the vent hood in the kitchen was not in service. -The middle overhead light across from the steam tables on the front service line was not in service.
07/29/2021 Inspection, Routine
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) - A gap was present at the base of the back door near the office. - A gap was present at the base of the front entrance door.
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 dishes were stacked wet on the shelving unit near the three compartment sink.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) - The interior of the walk-in refrigerator door was not made of a smooth and easily cleanable material.
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 fan guards on the condenser units in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled. - The exterior of the rice storage container near the preparation sink was soiled. - The exterior of the salt and oregano storage containers across from the cook line were soiled. - The interior of the reach-in refrigeration unit across from the cook line was soiled.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C) - The basin of 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 wall behind the three compartment sink was soiled. - The floor drain below the three compartment sink was soiled. - The wall behind the preparation table near the three compartment sink was soiled. - The ceiling above the three compartment sink was soiled. - The floor behind the shelving unit near the three compartment sink was soiled. - The floor drain below the preparation sink was soiled.
03/23/2021 Inspection, Education
03/30/2020 Inspection, Education
07/17/2019 Inspection, Routine
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The gasket on the walk in refrigerator door was torn. The hand sink on the front preparation line was separating from the wall. The hand sink on the cook line was separating from the wall.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The seal around the bottom of the toilets in the women's restroom was soiled.
07/30/2018 Inspection, Routine
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: Utensils on the front service line were being washed, rinsed, and sanitized every five to six hours. Discussed wash, rinsing, and sanitizing food contact surfaces at least every four hours with management.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The knife holder on the cook line was soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves storing to go bags at the entrance of the back preparation room were soiled. The shelves next to the three compartment sink were soiled. The shelves in the walk in cooler were soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The handle of the ice scoop was extended into the ice of the back ice machine.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The front service line hand sink was separating from the wall.
08/30/2017 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets were torn on the walk in refrigerator in the back kitchen area and on the cold top refrigerator under the cash register in the point of sale area.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards were stained with food debris above the utility sink in the preparation area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The bottom interior was soiled in the reach in steamer across from the hand sink in the point of sale area.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were wet stacked on the dish shelf next to the three compartment sink in the ware wash area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Water was pooled in the bottom section of the cold top refrigerator next to the register in the point of sale area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor was soiled with food and debris under the chemical storage shelf next to the three compartment sink in the ware wash area. Holes were observed in the wall behind the dish shelf in the ware wash area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light fixture covering was not present above the hand sink in the preparation area.
08/19/2016 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks in the reach-in refrigerator across from the grill line were rusted.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets on the left front counter reach-in refrigerator were torn. The left door on the refrigerator on the grill line did not close properly. The floor drain in front of the customer utensil area was soiled with mold.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The dry storage cabinets across from the grill line were soiled with food debris.
08/03/2016 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Brown rice in the serving line steam table was 129°F. Diced chicken in the serving line steam table was 105°F, and in the hot cabinet was 129°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The left door of the grill line reach-in refrigerator did not close properly.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the grill line 2-door reach-in refrigerator was soiled.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Pans were stacked wet, not allowed to air dry.
07/29/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved twist-top employee beverage was stored on the drink rack by the food preparation sink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Taco shell bowls were stored uncovered above the lettuce cold-top refrigerator.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The lettuce cold-top cutting board was scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator was torn. The walk-in refrigerator door shield was not completely sealed to the door.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the hot holding unit across from the stove was soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light by the walk-in refrigerator was not functioning. A light above the three compartment sink was not functioning. A light in the grill hood was not functioining.
07/24/2014 Inspection, Routine
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A container of tortilla bowls were stored uncovered on the front area service line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The food preparation sink was not completely sealed to the wall.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The vent above the thermalizer was soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the three compartment sink was soiled with debris.
07/02/2013 Inspection, Routine
05/29/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/18/2012 Inspection, Routine
05/20/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/12/2011 Inspection, Routine
05/13/2010 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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