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NameQDOBA MEXICAN GRILL #103
Address1600 E WOODLAWN RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General CommentsFacility will be undergoing a change in ownership and will reach out when ownership officially changes. Facility wanted to move grade card location. Grade card is now above hand sink on the cook line, behind the register.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed pitcher in hand sink at start of inspection. CDI- EHS removed the pitcher from the hand sink. Hand washing sink must be used for hand washing only.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed numerous metal and plastic bowls/pans stored clean soiled with food residue. Observed dishes stacked clean with sticker residue touching the food contact surface. CDI - Items were placed at three compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize. **REPEAT** *Full Points* 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 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken in the hot box holding temperature at 109F. CDI- Item was reheated to 171F. **REPEAT** 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 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple items at make table that were holding temperatures above 41F. See temperature chart. CDI- All items were voluntarily discarded. **REPEAT** *Full Points* 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed all items on the line without date marks. PIC stated that items are labeled on the plastic wrap top which is discarded when the item is placed into the make unit. EHS advised PIC that they need to decide on a date marking method that allows the dates to be tracked. CDI- PIC stated that all items are prepped in batches so they can track the dates to each batch. EHS allowed facility to date items based on dates in walk in cooler. Any items that were not able to be tracked to a batch in the walk in cooler were voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed numerous pans being wet nested. **REPEAT** *Full Points*
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 several ceiling tiles with damage and one missing tile. Replace/repair. PIC stated that a vendor is coming out Friday to work on the ceiling. Observed leak from filter in back kitchen. Repair. **REPEAT** *Full Points*