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 2245 HLTH/15
Business Name Qdoba Mexican Grill 2245
Address 275 Pavilions Pl
Brighton, CO 80601-2060
Phone 303-637-0028

Inspection Details
10/24/2022 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand sink near the ware washing station was not supplied with hand soap. Corrective action: the person in charge agreed to stock the hand sink with soap.
04/06/2021 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/19/2021 Inspection, Routine
03 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector Comments: The person in charge could not provide a verifiable employee illness policy upon request. Corrective action: an employee illness guidance document was left on-site with the person in charge.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The cold water faucet located at the hand washing sink in the men's restroom was non-functional. Proper signage informing employees that they "must wash their hands" was missing from the hand sink located in the women's restroom.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: The scoop located in the ice machine had it's handle in direct contact with ice during it's storage
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Multiple stainless steel bowls were stacked when wet on the shelf above the food preparation sink. Multiple plastic and stainless steel containers were stacked when wet throughout the ware washing area.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: Multiple stacks of plastic take-out lids were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards in the front service area.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The hand sink located across from the ice machine was not properly sealed to the wall.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: The drain pipe located beneath the hand sink across from the ice machine was leaking.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: The toilet located in the men's restroom was not properly sealed to the floor.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Multiple ceiling tiles located above in front of the cook line ventilation hood were soiled with grease and dust. Multiple holes were observed in the wall above the food preparation sink. The walls and floors located in the ware washing area were soiled with dirt and debris. The floors beneath the cabinets adjacent to the front beverage dispenser were soiled with dirt and debris.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: A light bulb located beneath the cook line ventilation hood was non-functional. A light bulb located in the ware washing area was non-functional. A light bulb located in the men's restroom was non-functional.
04/03/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P): An employee was observed coming back into the kitchen from using the restroom and only washing their hands for 10 seconds before preparing food for a customer. An employee was observed wiping their gloved hands on their apron when preparing food in the back food preparation area. Corrective Action: Inspector educated the person in charge on hand washing.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Upon inspection, the back hand sink in the kitchen was blocked by a cart.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-203.11 Temperature Measuring Devices, Food-Accuracy (Pf): One of the in use food probe thermometers was not properly calibrated upon inspection. Corrective Action: The person in charge discarded the in use thermometer and replaced it with a properly calibrated thermometer.
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 and nested next to the food preparation table.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): The door gasket of the walk in refrigerator was torn.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf): Chlorine sanitizer test strips capable of measuring between 0-200 ppm chlorine residue were not available upon inspection.
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 ventilation cover in the walk in refrigerator was soiled with dust.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): The floor underneath the grill line was soiled with food debris and grime.
04/11/2018 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Shredded lettuce located in the cold top refrigerator on the cook line was between 46-51°F. Salsa that was between 47-51°F stored in the cook line cold top were above 41°F. Inspector had employees move lettuce and salsa to the walk-in refrigerator.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Grill cleaner was stored on a shelf above the kitchen preparation table. Inspector had employees move grill cleaner to chemical shelf.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer solution located in the bucket below the cook line was above 400ppm quaternary ammonia. Inspector diluted sanitizer to be 200ppm quaternary ammonia.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of water located under the grill line wasn't labeled as to its contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Taco shells located on the service line were stored uncovered.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Foil was observed lining the surface of the service line cold top refrigerator. Tin foil was observed lining the catch basins of the cook line grill. Torn door gaskets were observed on the reach-in refrigerator below the service line. The caulking on the dish machine dirty dish drain board was cracked. The walk-in door gasket was torn. The walk-in refrigerator shelves were rusted.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The reach-in refrigerator on the service line was not equipped with a thermometer.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Food debris was observed on the back portion of the service line cold top refrigerator. The door gasket on the reach-in refrigerator on the service line were soiled with food debris. The hood vent panels ont he grill line were soiled with grease. Debris was observed in the cabinet under the quesadilla grill. The white storage bin located next to the preparation table was soiled with food debris. The shelves located above the three compartment sink were soiled with food debris. The fan vents located in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet above the three compartment sink.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored at knee level on the handle of the cook line stove. The handle of the scoop stored in the bulk salt bin was stored touching the food product.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Food debris was observed under the shelves and equipment on the floor throughout the kitchen. Holes were present in the wall above the grease waste tub.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the mens restroom toilet was cracked.
04/21/2017 Inspection, Routine
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of window cleaner located on the chemical rack next to to the mop sink was unlabeled as to its contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the dirty dish side of the kitchen dish machine was cracked.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Grease was observed on the grill line hood vent panels. The fan vent covers located in the walk in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the back kitchen area hand sink was cracked.
05/03/2016 Inspection, Critical Item
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Shredded cheese was 48°F and cut lettuce was 50°F in the cold-top cooler by the tortilla area.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Several chemicals were stored on top of the dish machine.
02/19/2016 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Black bean and corn salsa in the right cold top refrigerator at the service line was 46°F.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle at the mop sink was unlabeled as to its contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Ready to eat tortillas at the right side of the service line were stored uncovered and unprotected from contamination. Cut limes and lemons at the beverage station for customer use were not supplied with tongs.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves in the two-door reach-in refrigerator across from the grill line were rusted.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves in the walk-in refrigerator holding raw chicken were rusted. The caulking at the three-compartment sink was soiled with mold and food debris. A metal food cart in the back room was rusted.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves above the three-compartment sink were soiled with grime. The vent hood filters and fire suppression system at the grill line were soiled with grease.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean dishes on the utensil shelf near the warewashing area and under the steamer to the right of the grill line were stacked wet and nested.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The condenser drain line in the walk-in refrigerator was dripping water onto the floor. The hand sink across from the cash register was slow to drain.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floors under the ice machine and under the grill line were soiled with food debris. Lights above the service line were dusty.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: An employee radio was stored hanging above the food preparation table in the back area.
02/17/2015 Inspection, Routine
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle on top of the dish machine was unlabeled as to its contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The rolling cart near the ware washing area was rusted.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Food containers on the storage racks were stacked wet.
02/13/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The rolling cart in the walk-in cooler was rusted.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interiors of the reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer at the grill line were soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top of the hot holding unit across from the preparation sink was soiled with dust and debris. The fan guards in the walk-in cooler were soiled with dust. The door gasket on the reach-in freezer at the grill line was soiled with food debris. The screen in the ventilation hood above the steaming unit was soiled with dust and debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Several food containers on the storage rack above the 3-compartment sink were stacked wet.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The sprayer to the right of the dish machine was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall above the dish machine was soiled with food debris. The floor by the fryer was soiled with grease.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light near the back door was not functioning.
02/07/2013 Inspection, Routine
09/11/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/10/2012 Inspection, Routine
11/10/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/04/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
06/24/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/22/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
04/19/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/12/2011 Inspection, Routine
12/03/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/03/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/27/2010 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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