Qdoba Mexican Eats
537 SW Pine Island Rd 100, Cape Coral, FL 33991 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607540
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed shredded chicken (122°F - Hot Holding); brisket (126°F - Hot Holding); ground beef (129°F - Hot Holding) in steam table on front line. The manager is reheating all items on stove top.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed containers of black beans and rice not labeled.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.