What is Qdoba Mexican Eats's health inspection score?

Qdoba Mexican Eats has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Qdoba Mexican Eats last inspected?

Qdoba Mexican Eats was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Qdoba Mexican Eats have?

Qdoba Mexican Eats has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Qdoba Mexican Eats safe to eat at?

Yes, Qdoba Mexican Eats has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Qdoba Mexican Eats serve?

Qdoba Mexican Eats serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Name: Qdoba Mexican Eats
Address: 175 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 95

175 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

Mexican•The Loop

Ranked #65 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Feb

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES ENCRUSTED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM BASIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP. ALSO NOTED 4 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CEILING TILE STAINED ALSO NOTED CAULKING WARPING IN REAR PREP NEXT TO HOOD. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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