QDOBA MEXICAN EATS # 2154.

Chicago Health Dept

175 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2023.

Last inspected Apr 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND IF ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DRINK SPLASHES AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

AUG 29

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FOUND MISSING DOOR SWEEP FOR REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA OVER CABINETS WITH A HOLE MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED HOLE AND MISSING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BOXED BEVERAGES ARE LOCATED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 17

2022

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA WHERE BOXED SODA IS LOCATED. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-20(A).CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND MISSING DOOR SWEEP FOR REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA OVER CABINETS WITH A HOLE MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED HOLE AND MISSING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE BOZED BEVERAGES ARE LOCATED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

DEC 14

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CELINIG LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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APR 23

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLRED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6

2019

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 6

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS AND BACK DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JAN 3

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BLACK FOOD CART IN COOKING STATION AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,ALONG ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( PREP TABLES,ICE MACHINE) NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAY 22

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, WITH THE GLOVES ON SHE TOUCHED THE GARBAGE CAN AND THEN BEGAN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (CUTTING VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE/AFTER WEARING GLOVES, TOUCHING MONEY, GARBAGE CAN, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS AROUND THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS HAS FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP AND THE VENT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -MUST SEAL AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 22

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON FOOD LINE.APPROX 2LBS OF STEAK AT -126.2F, 2LBS-GROUND BEEF AT 130.5F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.FOOD WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED-CDI.APPOX 4LBS COST APPROX $20.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILING OF REAR DISH/PREP AREA DUSTY NOT CLEAN.ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AT 3-COMP AREA AND 1-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION AT SINKS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FROM FAUCET AT SINKS- 77.1F MANAGER CONTACTED BUILDING EGINEER WHO RESTORED HOT WATER ON PREMISES.TEMPERATURE TO 113.6F AT 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK-86.8F, AFTER 25 MINUTES-CDI. MUST KEEP HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES DURING BUSINESS OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

3 CRACKED,DAMAGED LIGHTSHIELD COVERSIN DISH ROOM AREA.MUST REPLACE.

MAR 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLIGHTLY WARPED DOOR SWEEP AT THE FRONT REVOLVING DOOR. DOOR IS RODENR PROOFED AT THE PRESENT TIME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING RACKS NEXT TO THE STOVE AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE 3COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE MOP SINK IS LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND CAULKING IN POOR CONDITION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK.

NOV 18

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 3

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 11

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED STAFF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SERVING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 14

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET (UNDER THE COLD WATER KNOB.)

NOV 9

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(ON PLASTIC TUBES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SINK.

JUN 1

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(PLASTIC SPOONS)NOT PROPERLY INVERTED IN HOLDING STATION. MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, HANDLES FACING UPWARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DEC 7

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO DIVIDER BETWEEN 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREPARATION SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(COATS ETC.)

FEB 1

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found ice scoop stored improperly above ice machine.

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