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
2026-02-20 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection 3 violations CRITICAL
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
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
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
“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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
2024-06-10 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection 7 violations CRITICAL
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
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Thawing procedure improper.
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
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Thawing procedure improper.
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Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency.
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