Taco El Vaquero2

2024 Aurora Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco El Vaquero2 six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Melbourne restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded beef made 2 days ago no date mark.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tongue and cooked pork not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided for operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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11-26-1

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer for chlorine tested at 00ppm

21-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By hand sink

21-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam bowls not inverted or protected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked beef (83-91F - Cooling). Put in cooler 2 hours ago according to operator, didn't hit two hour cooling mark. Got operator to start to reheat items to 165F and explained proper cooling process **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Not all handles of single service in same direction **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth store on front counter table, put back in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco El Vaquero2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco El Vaquero2 on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco El Vaquero2?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco El Vaquero2.

How does Taco El Vaquero2 compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Taco El Vaquero2 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Taco El Vaquero2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco El Vaquero2 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco El Vaquero2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco El Vaquero2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco El Vaquero2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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