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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 2478
Business Name Qdoba Mexican Grill 2478
Address 16270 E Arapahoe Rd
Foxfield, CO 80016-1537
Phone 303-617-3351

Inspection Details
06/21/2021 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): A pitcher was stored in the handsink across from the office. An accumulation of food debris was observed in the handsink near the fryers. Corrective action: Discussed proper handsink use with the manager.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Containers of salt were unlabeled in a cabinet to the right of the fryers.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The door gasket on the walk-in cooler was torn. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): The racks in the walk-in cooler were rusty. 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C): The caulking on the handsink across from the office was torn.
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): Several paper towel holders and soap dispensers in the facility were soiled with dust and grime. The interior of the vent hood was soiled with grease. The exterior of equipment throughout the operation was soiled with grime and debris. The interior of the vent hoods above the autosham and near the 3-compartment sink was soiled with debris. The racks in the walk-in cooler were soiled with debris.
50 - Good Retail Practices
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector Comments: 5-103.12 Pressure (Pf): Hot water was not accessible on-demand at the food preparation sink. Corrective action: The manager stated that they would put a work order in for the issue.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): The caulking on the toilets in both restrooms was soiled with debris. The handsink in the men's restroom was soiled with debris.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures(C): The outdoor dumpster area had a large accumulation of trash. 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C): The outdoor dumpster lids were open.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C): The floor areas in the walk-in cooler were chipped. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C): The floor areas throughout the establishment, under equipment, and in walk-ways, had an accumulation of grease and debris. The wall areas throughout the establishment, behind equipment and in preparation areas, were soiled with grease and debris. Water was observed ponding to the right of the 3-compartment sink. Light fixtures above the front service area were soiled with dust. Floor coving throughout the operation was soiled with debris. The ceiling area and vents throughout the operation were soiled with dust. The floor drains under equipment throughout the establishment had an accumulation of debris.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C): A light in the vent hood near the fryers was not functioning.
04/30/2021 Inspection, Education
02/11/2020 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand sink at the cook line and the hand sink at the service line were not equipped with signage dictating employees must wash hands. (Core)
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: A container of cooked steak was 118°F in the steam table on the service line. (Priority) Corrective Action: The steak was reheated to 165°F to be hot held at 135°F in the steam table.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Bottles of sour cream and caesar salad dressing were between 55°F and 58°F for more than four hours in the cold top on the service line. (Priority) Corrective Action: The items were discarded (see voluntary condemnation) and education was provided about proper cold holding temperatures.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: Cans of chafing fuel were stored in a bag with single-use articles on a shelf next to the food preparation sink. (Priority) Corrective Action: The chafing fuel was moved to an approved location.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Several damp wiping cloths were stored out of sanitizer solution throughout the kitchen. (Core) The sanitizer buckets under the cash register and the cold top on the service line measured below the minimum required concentration for quaternary ammonium. (Core)
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: Single-use food containers and lids were stored facing up and were not protected from contamination on the service line. (Core)
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: The faucet on the food preparation sink was leaking when turned off. (Core)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The floors throughout the facility were soiled with food debris and grease. The ceilings throughout the kitchen were soiled with dust and food debris. The walls along the cook line were soiled with food debris and grease. (Core)
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: The vent hood above the grill was soiled with grease. (Core)
03/05/2019 Inspection, Routine
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 dish racks for the dish machine were soiled with residue.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The faucet on the cook's line hand sink was in poor repair.
03/07/2018 Inspection, Routine
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator. Bins of pinto and black beans were stored under the warewashing hand sink with lids open.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the 3 compartment sink was in poor repair. The door to the walk-in refrigerator was not adequately self-closing and was left open.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The equipment on the cook's line was heavily soiled. The warewashing machine was soiled with chemical buildup.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean dishes were stacked wet and not allowed to air dry in the warewashing area.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The handle of the scoop was in direct contact with the ice in the ice machine
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A heavy leak was present from the pipes beneath the three compartment sink.
09/26/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/12/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning gloves without washing hands prior. An employee sneezed and did not immediately wash their hands afterwards.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed wiping their gloves on the side of their pants and then continued to serve a customer.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Three containers of cooked chicken measured 118-119°F in the hot holding unit located directly to the left of the grill line.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine failed to reach a minimum of 50ppm chlorine residual.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not readily accessible at the grill line hand sink. Soap was not provided to the hand sink near the four compartment sink.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Numerous flies were observed throughout the kitchen and dining area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the two single door reach-in refrigerators located to the left of the preparation sink were soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the soda cartridge storage cabinet located to the right of the grill line was soiled with food debris. The ventilation hoods on the cooks line were soiled with grease.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The following walls were soiled with various food residue: the wall near the cooks line hand sink, the half wall between the cooks line and the serving area, the wall behind the knife rack, and the wall behind the preparation table in the back area. The floor tiles in the walk-in refrigerator were in disrepair.
09/14/2016 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The wicker basket containing shelled bowls was not constructed of easy to clean material.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Caulking on the hood of the main grill line was in disrepair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A sticky residue was present on the dry storage cabinet across from the topping cold top refrigerator.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes in the wall behind the preparation sink were not sealed.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light shield was not provided to the light fixture located left of the cooks line. Light bulbs were not functioning in light fixtures throughout the facility.
09/15/2015 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A rubber spatula was chipped and stored with clean equipment above the three compartment sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The walk-in refrigerator had a torn door gasket.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cold-top refrigerator on the South cook line was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The short refrigerator next to the food preparation sink had door gaskets that were soiled with food debris. The three compartment sink caulking was moldy. The hood vent above the griddle was soiled with grease.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Plastic pans were stacked wet on the drying rack next to the dish machine.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: A soiled towel was stored on the South cook line preparation table and not in a sanitizer bucket.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the hand sink in the Women's restroom was cracked. The caulking on the hand sink on the North cook line was cracked.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor underneath the storage racks on the South cook line was moderately soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light above single-service items in the storage area on the South cook line was uncovered.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: A cellular phone was present on the storage rack on the South cook line with single service gloves. A radio was stored with clean equipment on the drying rack next to the dish machine.
09/29/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/18/2014 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Cooked vegetables were 120°F in the front hot holding unit.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cooked vegetables were 53°F in the cook line reach-in refrigerator. Sour cream and cut lettuce were 46°F on the front cold top refrigerator.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The final sanitation rinse of the dish machine did not reach at least 50 parts per million chlorine.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A container of salt was unlabeled as to its contents on the shelves next to the back hot holding unit.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the cook line reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris. The caulking behind the three compartment sink was soiled.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were not air dried prior to being stacked on the shelf next to the dish machine.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hot water valve on the three compartment sink was leaking. The front cook line hand sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were observed in the walls throughout the back of the facility. The floor next to the mop sink was chipped and in disrepair.
15a - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Personnel: clean clothes, hair restraints, authorized
Inspector Comments: An employee in the preparation area was observed wearing a bracelet while handling food items.
09/05/2013 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the reach-in refrigerator next to the steam table was ripped and in poor repair.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A leak was present at the hot water handle of the preparation line hand sink and on the drain pipe of the three compartment sink.
09/28/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/13/2011 Inspection, Routine
09/23/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/13/2010 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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