C Failed - Critical Violations Found

EL VAQUERO

FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
161 OUTER LOOP STE 108, LOUISVILLE, KY 40214

Latest Score

81

Last Inspected

Jul 28, 2025

Total Violations

13

Critical

8

Recent Inspection History

C

Most Recent

Jul 28, 2025

Score: 81

A

2nd Most Recent

Oct 29, 2024

Score: 97

C

3rd Most Recent

Feb 23, 2024

Score: 85

Detailed Inspection Reports

A
August 4, 2025 (FOLLOWUP)
Score: 100 0 violations

No violations recorded for this inspection.

C
July 28, 2025 (REGULAR)
Score: 81 10 violations 5 critical
Non-Critical

Food separated and protected

Raw eggs stored over cheese.

Critical

INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Presence of insects. Presence of roaches.

Critical

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food not maintained at 5°C (41°F) or below. Cooler holding chicken and steak at 55 degrees F. (Discarded) Cooler holding pico, sour cream and various items at 50 degrees F. (Discarded)

Critical

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED

Toxic items not labeled.

Non-Critical

Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean

Outer openings not protected against entry of pests.

Critical

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Employee drinks improperly stored inside reach-in coolers, and next to customer food.

Critical

HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED

Employee handling taco shells and cheese without washing hands after having handled raw meat.

Non-Critical

Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible

Hand sink being used for purposes other than hand washing.

Non-Critical

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.

Non-Critical

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Lining walk-in freezer shelving with cardboard. Condensation build-up inside reach-in cooler.