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El Vaquerito

54-11 Northern Boulevard, New York City, NY 11377 · Queens · Mexican
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No failures across 5 inspections — critical sanitation violations noted

Inspections
5
Last Inspected
2026-02-20
Violations
16
includes 7 critical
Score
80/100
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Key Findings4
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-20
No failures across all 5 inspections on record
Critical sanitation violations on record
Critical employee hygiene violations on record
Violation Types5 categories
Sanitation CRIT
Food Temperature MIN
Plumbing & Waste MIN
Employee Hygiene CRIT
Food Storage & Handling CRIT
Inspections5 total
2026-02-20 violations cited 3 viol.
2026-02-20 violations cited 1 viol.
2024-11-25 violations cited 2 viol.
2024-06-10 violations cited 7 viol.
2023-03-07 violations cited 3 viol.
2026-02-20 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 violations CRITICAL
minor Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

minor Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

2026-02-20 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 violation
minor Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

2024-11-25 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 violations CRITICAL
critical Employee Hygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand

minor Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

2024-06-10 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 violations CRITICAL
minor Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

minor Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

minor Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

2023-03-07 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 violations CRITICAL
minor Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

minor Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

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