Qdoba Mexican Eats
175 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
Restaurant ZIP 60604 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 28, 2026
Qdoba Mexican Eats was last inspected on January 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
January 28, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the revolving/turn-style entry door missing a door sweep. Instructed pic to install proper doorsweep to maintain an adequate seal and prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of handler training. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found soda machine nozzles encrusted with unknown substance. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found all cutting boards stained and with deep grooves. Must resurface or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found cabinet filled with an excessive amount of food debris, located where single use food containers are stored in front prep. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink leaking from basin in front food prep. Also noted 4 compartment sink leaking from faucet. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found all floors under all cooking equipment filled with an excessive amount of food debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found ceiling tile stained also noted caulking warping in rear prep next to hood. Must replace to prevent physical contamination.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.