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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 2270
Business Name Qdoba Mexican Grill 2270
Address 23923 E Prospect Ave
Aurora, CO 80016-5350
Phone 303-627-5415

Inspection Details
08/12/2022 Inspection, Routine
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) The handsink in the warewashing area of the kitchen was blocked by a trash can. Corrective Action: Manager moved the trash can.
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 shelf in the warewashing area.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The vent over the food preparation area in the back of the kitchen was soiled. The fan vents in the walk in refrigerator were soiled.
03/25/2020 Inspection, Education
09/16/2019 Inspection, Routine
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The hand mixer on the clean dish rack next to the three compartment sink was soiled with debris.(Priority Foundation) Corrective Action: The blades of the mixer were sanitized.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Plastic food containers were stacked wet on a shelf near the three compartment sink.(Core)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Floors throughout the back of the facility were soiled with grime and debris.(Core)
10/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food (a bowl of chicken) was stored on a shelf with dry storage products for food items. Corrective Action: The employee food was discarded by an employee.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The cold water at the hand sink in the warewashing area was turned off at the main valve below the hand sink. Corrective Action: The water was turned back on.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The warewashing area hand sink was blocked by a large trash can making it inaccessible for hand washing. Corrective Action: An employee moved the trash can.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle by the warewashing machine was unlabeled as to its contents. Corrective Action: The spray bottle was labeled.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Taco salad bowls (hard tortilla shells) were stored in wicker baskets that are not smooth and easily cleanable.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the reach-in refrigerator opposite the grill was torn. The shelves in the reach-in refrigerator opposite the grill were rusty. The caulking behind the preparation sink was moldy.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking being the three-compartment sink was moldy.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The non-food contact part inside of the ice machine was soiled with mold.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the reach-in refrigerator opposite the grill was soiled with food debris. The basecoving tiles in the corners of the kitchen were broken.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the base of the women's toilet was not secured in place.
10/26/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning a pair of single-use gloves without first washing their hands at the front counter expo line.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Three employee beverages were stored next to plastic wrap on top of the food preparation counter next to the cook line hand sink. An employee beverage was stored above a box of tortillas on the dry storage rack across from the table top thermalizer.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A squeeze bottle of Mexican Caesar dressing measured 56-61°F at the front counter expo line.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of grill cleaner was unlabeled as to its contents at the chemical storage rack next to the walk-in refrigerator.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the four-compartment sink was in disrepair in the ware washing area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The storage shelf above the four-compartment sink was soiled with debris in the ware washing area.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean containers were stacked while wet on the dish storage rack next to the food preparation table area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A leak was observed coming from the drain pipe under the four-compartment sink in the ware washing area.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: An employee backpack was stored above clean metal containers on the dry storage rack next to the food preparation table area. Employee food in a zip-lock bag was stored in the reach-in refrigerator across from the cook line grill.
10/21/2016 Inspection, Routine
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle containing glass cleaner was stored directly next to single service container lids on the storage shelf beneath the cash register.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Taco salad shells were stored uncovered at the front service area and on the storage shelf next to the cook's line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The two-door reach-in refrigerator door gasket was torn. The interior of the front service area two-door reach-in refrigerator was lined with aluminum foil. The walk-in refrigerator door gasket was torn. The food preparation sink was not securely sealed to the wall.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The warewashing area four-compartment sink was not securely sealed to the wall.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Storage shelves throughout the facility were soiled. The top of the dish machine was soiled with debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean pans were stacked while wet on the clean pot and pan storage shelf in the rear preparation area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The rear preparation area hand sink was not securely sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall behind the four-compartment sink in the warewashing area.
15a - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Personnel: clean clothes, hair restraints, authorized
Inspector Comments: Observed an employee, at the front service area, preparing food while wearing a watch. Observed an employee, at the front service area, preparing food while wearing a bracelet.
12/30/2015 Inspection, Education
10/21/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
04/09/2015 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling clean and dirty dishes without washing hands in between.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cheese was 45°F, pico de gallo was 46°F and green salsa was 47°F on the cold top cooler at the serving line.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee failed to sanitize a large mixing bowl for at least one minute in the 3-compartment sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A wicker basket used to store fried tortilla bowls at the serving line was not provided with a liner.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Oven gloves observed under the grill were soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Oil drippings were observed on the wall under the ventilation hood at the cook line.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink at the men's restroom was not properly attached to the wall.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: Most of the caulking on the ventilation hood at the grill was missing.
15a - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Personnel: clean clothes, hair restraints, authorized
Inspector Comments: Employees were observed wearing a wrist band and a watch while preparing and serving food.
04/17/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/14/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The auto chlor dish machine had less than 50-200 ppm chlorine residual during the final rinse cycle.
04/04/2014 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: A covered employee beverage was stored on a prep table in the kitchen.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The auto chlor dish machine had less than 50-200ppm chlorine residual after the final rinse cycle.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was turned off at the prep sink. Cold water was turned off at the back hand sink.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The inside surface of the reach-in refrigerator on the cook's line was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets of the reach-in refrigerator on the cook's line were soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet on the food preparation sink was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall surrounding the three compartment sink was soiled with food debris.
04/25/2013 Inspection, Routine
10/23/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/12/2012 Inspection, Routine
10/11/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
04/13/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/07/2011 Inspection, Routine
04/16/2010 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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