Mexican · Queens
El Vaquerito
54-11 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11377
(929) 424-3323
★★★★★ 4.5 (1 diner reviews)
· Google: ★ 4.4 (316)
Verified Public Record · NYC DOHMH Live OpenData Feed · Article 81
A
DOH SANITARY GRADE
0–13 Violation Points · Top Sanitary Standard
Venue & Culinary Highlights
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NYC Health Department Official Inspection
CAMIS ID: #50094746
10
Violation Points
6
Critical Violations
13
Total Citations
2026-02-20
Last Inspection
Recorded Violations History
Code 10F 2026-02-20
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 underneath the unit.
Code 20-04 2026-02-20
“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.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06E 2026-02-20
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Code 10B 2026-02-20
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Code 09B 2024-11-25
Thawing procedure improper.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 05D 2024-11-25
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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06C 2024-06-10
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06E 2024-06-10
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Code 09B 2024-06-10
Thawing procedure improper.
Code 10F 2024-06-10
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 underneath the unit.
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