Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant

603 N Westover Blvd, Albany, GA 31707
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant, located at 603 N Westover Blvd in Albany, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 9, 2026. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, proper use and storage of wiping cloths, and plumbing installation with backflow devices. Across four recorded inspections, Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk status.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Feb 9, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink used as a dump sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC will properly use hand washing sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored in chlorine sanitizer solution not maintained at the proper concentration of 50PPM. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). PIC properly placed cloths in buckets that tested 50ppm of chlorine.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at 1 compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the 1 compartment sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)