VAQUEROS MEXICAN FAST FOOD
6700 DENTON HWY SUITE A, Watauga, TX, 76148
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 83
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (8)
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
observed a ladle that was stored on the drying rack that was washed, rinse and sanitized, but was filled with food residue.Corrective Actions: ensure all food contact surfaces is properly washed, rinse, and sanitized, and free of any contaminants.
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed beef and vegetables with an internal temperature of 48°F. Observe cold hold beef with an internal temperature of 46° inside the reach in cooler. Observed beef flautas with a internal temperature of 46°F inside the reach in cooler. Corrective Actions: all the TCS foods were transferred to the walk-in cooler.
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
observed working container spray bottle of chemical without proper labeling. Corrective Actions: all spray bottles must be labeled with the chemical name to avoid any contamination.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observe failure to properly label food container/food product, which has been removed from its original containerCorrective Actions: Food and food products which has been removed from their original container shall be properly labeled
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
observed a bottle of bleach and grill cleaner stored on a rack in the dry goods storage area adjacent to a bag of dry peppers.Corrective Actions: ensure all chemicals are properly stored in a designated area away from food and food products to avoid chemical contamination.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
observed employee/cook without a beard restraint. Corrective Actions: facial hair shall be restrained at all times during food preparation to avoid contamination.
- 45
Single-use/single-serve articles; properly stored, used
observed single use item being used as a scoop. Corrective Actions: Single use items are for single use only.
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
observed food residue inside a reach in freezer in the food prep area. Corrective Actions: all food and non-food contact surfaces shall be clean and free of any possible contaminants.
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.