QDOBA MEXICAN EATS # 2154

175 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60604 · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 7, 2024

   0 infractions

2. CanvassApr 27, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 37. 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.
   • 55. 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.
   • 55. 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.
   • 57. 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.
   • 58. 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.
3. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 29, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 FOUND MISSING DOOR SWEEP FOR REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
   • 55. 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.
4. ComplaintAug 17, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 38. 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
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND MISSING DOOR SWEEP FOR REVOLVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
   • 55. 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.
5. CanvassMay 2, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 57. 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.
6. CanvassDec 14, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CELINIG LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
7. CanvassApr 23, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLRED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. 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.
8. CanvassJun 6, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
9. CanvassJun 6, 2018

   2 infractions

   • 34. 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.
   • 35. 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.
10. CanvassJun 6, 2018

    0 infractions

11. CanvassJan 3, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
12. CanvassMay 22, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 6. 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)
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 41. 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.
    • 43. 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.
13. ComplaintApr 22, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 3. 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
    • 35. 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.
14. CanvassJan 8, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 9. 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
    • 35. 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.
15. CanvassMar 18, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
16. CanvassNov 18, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
17. CanvassJan 3, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 34. 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.
    • 42. 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.
18. CanvassJan 11, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES.
    • 34. 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.
    • 42. 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.
19. ComplaintFeb 14, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
    • 38. 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.)
20. CanvassNov 9, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 38. 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.
21. CanvassJun 1, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 31. 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.
    • 33. 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. 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.
    • 38. 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 LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
22. CanvassDec 7, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO DIVIDER BETWEEN 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREPARATION SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(COATS ETC.)
23. CanvassFeb 1, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 42. 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.
    • 43. 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.