El Vaquerito
Public records show four inspections at El Vaquerito stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.
El Vaquerito scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Vaquerito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Vaquerito on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Vaquerito?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Vaquerito.
How does El Vaquerito compare to other restaurants in Queens?
El Vaquerito most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.
Has El Vaquerito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Vaquerito have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Vaquerito means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Vaquerito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Vaquerito is inspected roughly once per year on average.