QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

58 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2018.

Last inspected May 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
45
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MOLDY PLASTIC TARP AROUND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALLOWED IN FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

OCT 12
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, RICE) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GRILL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE BARS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE (FEMALE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 25
2017
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK FLOW COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER IS FLOWING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP CORRODED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS LOCATED BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24
2017
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK FLOW COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER IS FLOWING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP CORRODED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED TACO BOWLS BEING STORED ABOVE SNEEZE GUARDS LOCATED BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY CHOPPING VEGETABLES WHILE THE GREASE TRAP WAS BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS LOCATED BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 14
2016
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floors under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and display cooler shall be provided.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

prep sink faucet in kitchen area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

MAY 15
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR 3-COMP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS MISSING THE HOT WATER HANDLE(BROKEN).

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

OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHICH WAS TOO SMALL. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS(INCLUDING MANAGERS IN FOOD PREP SERVING AREAS).

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAY 8
2015
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION FOUND PINK SLIME BUILD UP AT THE INTERIOR BOTTOM LONG PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE (FOOD DURING STORAGE) AND ALSO FOUND EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR DISPENSER OF THE COCA-COLA MACHINE.FOOD NOT PROCTECTED DURING STORAGE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME BUILD-UP AT BOTH THE ICE MACHINE AND THE COCA-COLA DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND A LARGE GAP(MORE THAN 1/4 INCH OPENING ALONG THE HORIZONTAL PORTION OF THE MOST EXTERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF ABOVE STATED DOOR SO AS TO HAVE A TIGHT SEAL ALONG THE HORIZONTAL OPENING OF THIS SAID DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR INTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. FOUND LARGE POOLING PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF. MUST REPAIR. ALL FOOD STORED IN THIS UNIT IS PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE REAR 3-COMP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR MOP SINK. MOP SINK IS MISSING THE HOT WATER HANDLE(BROKEN).

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

OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHICH WAS TOO SMALL. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 5
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

DEC 5
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIMMY BUILD-UP.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 1DR AND 2DR COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 4-COMP SINK AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE GRILL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A MANAGER SERVING FOOD WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 25
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE DRAIN LINE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

FEB 29
2012
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 4-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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.

FEB 24
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

MAR 8
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL PROPERLY.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY AND SOFT DRINKS COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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