PlateScore

Qdoba

A

4821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85251

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405940

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

96
Excellent

Scottsdale restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

10006020252026Aug 12, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 5, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 4, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 11, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Aug 11, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.19

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive organic matter build up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-101.19 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

May 4, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 5, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed paper towel monitoring.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed hand wash sink in dish area with no soap available in the dispenser. The person in charge stated that they have the incorrect product for that particular dispenser. The rest of the dispensers were filled correctly. Discussed with the person in charge that all hand wash sinks should have soap available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2025

Aug 12, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Items listed for correction from the previous inspection were corrected. CFM provided at the time of inspection, side kick was removed from the mop sink, gaps in walk in were sealed and equipment adjusted under the hood system.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked steak removed from the hot holding unit diced up and placed in a container and placed in the steam table measured at 108F. The PIC (person in charge) indicated the steak was diced 15 minutes prior. The steak was removed from the container and reheated to 165F then placed at the steam table. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed two containers of salsa measured at 50F and tightly covered with plastic wrap in the reach in cooler below the prep line. Observed two containers of lettuce measured at 46F in the small single door cooler next to the prep table at the front pre area. Items were prepared and placed in the units at 12pm as stated by the person in charge. Discussed placing food items that are in the cooling process in the walk-in cooler and to loosely uncover items in the cooling process. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling and placed in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →