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NameQDOBA MEXICAN GRILL #103
Address1600 E WOODLAWN RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/31/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels by hand sink in prep area. CDI - PIC provided paper towels. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand sink being used for prep work. Food debris observed in sink and pitcher observed stored in hand sink. CDI - PIC removed food items and pitcher and sanitized sink area. REPEAT. (2)
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed numerous pans stored clean soiled with food residue. CDI - PIC placed pans at three compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize. (1.5) For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed grilled chicken being held in hot box at 100F. PIC stated chicken was fully cooked to 165F then left out on prep table for an hour due to lunch rush. CDI - Chicken was reheated to 165F and placed in hot box for storage. (0) For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed numerous items in WIC above 41F (see temp chart). Door to WIC left open due to delivery. Facility has no working A/C so hot air from the kitchen was causing the WIC to increase in temperature. PIC stated the door had been left open since 10am. WIC observed at 46F. After 25 min cooler was observed holding at 38F. TCS foods inside were uncovered and food was observe cooling within 15 min at the appropriate rate (see temp chart). CDI - PIC closed WIC door and uncovered TCS foods to cool. (1.5) For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed both front doors to facility propped open to facilitate air flow. Faciltiy A/C is in disrepair. EHS advised PIC to keep outer openings closed at all times. (0)
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC making food for customers without proper hair restraint. (0)
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed numerous pans being wet nested. REPEAT.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service lids stored next to hand sink exposing items to splash. CDI - PIC moved single service items away from hand sink. (0)
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed numerous ceiling tiles soiled due to water damage. Replace. REPEAT (1)