EL VAQUERO
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTLatest Score
81
Last Inspected
Jul 28, 2025
Total Violations
13
Critical
8
Recent Inspection History
Most Recent
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 81
2nd Most Recent
Oct 29, 2024
Score: 97
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
Food separated and protected
Raw eggs stored over cheese.
INSECTS, RODENTS AND ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Presence of insects. Presence of roaches.
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)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, USED
Toxic items not labeled.
Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Outer openings not protected against entry of pests.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employee drinks improperly stored inside reach-in coolers, and next to customer food.
HANDS CLEAN AND PROPERLY WASHED
Employee handling taco shells and cheese without washing hands after having handled raw meat.
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Hand sink being used for purposes other than hand washing.
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Cloths in use not stored in sanitizing solution.
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.