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VAQUEROS MEXICAN FAST FOOD

6700 DENTON HWY SUITE A, Watauga, TX, 76148

Score 83

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.