Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2

840 Gordon Street, Jefferson, GA 30549

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Utensils, equipment and linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Jefferson facility scores 90, putting Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed residential pesticides in chemical storage area. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure only approved pesticides are applied by a certified pest control operator. PIC disposed of pesticides. COS.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed vacuum sealed fish not removed from packaging prior to thawing. PIC opened packaging. COS.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed clean food pans tightly stacked while wet on clean dish shelves in kitchen.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing wall piece behind make table in kitchen. Ensure physical facilities are maintained in good condition.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee working with food without a proper hair restraint. employee put on hat. COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Inspection report posted behind the counter, not with-in 1 foot approach.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed customer drinking glasses tightly stacked while wet on shelf above soda machine.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed mold/debris build up on and around frozen drink dispenser nozzles in bar area. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all nozzles are frequently cleaned to prevent mold growth. REPEAT.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer spray bottle observed unlabeled. CA: PIC instructed to label all working containers with chemical common name if transferred from original container. Bottle labeled. COS.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer bucket at bar at concentration above 200ppm. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all chlorine sanitizer is maintained at a concentration of 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration. COS.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Chlorine test strips expired in establishment. Quaternary ammonia test strips damaged.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gap under back door leading to outside. REPEAT.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed carboard liner on top of stove, and raw wood pallet holding onions. Ensure all shelving materials are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in dish machine testing at concentration on 0-10 ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to maintain chlorine sanitizer in dish machine at a concentration between 50-100 ppm. Use three-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitizer until dish machine is testing at correct concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed orange build-up on ceiling of ice machine next to soda machine. CA: PIC instructed to clean and sanitize ice machine freqently to prevent mold growth or debris build-up. PIC draining ice machine for cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gap between door anmd floor to outside dry storage room.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report posted behind counter. Must be 5-7 feet from floor and within 1 foot approach.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes on clean wire rack shelving by 2-Door Reach-in Cooler stacked tightly while wet. Dishes unstacked to allow for air drying.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2.

How does Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 compare to other restaurants in Jefferson?

Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jefferson average of 90.

Has Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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