Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
78
Score
Los Vaqueros Mexican Restaurant #2, located at 840 Gordon Street in Jefferson, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on April 1, 2026. The inspection report documented one major and three minor violations, including issues with the identification and storage of toxic substances, approved thawing methods, and the proper storage and handling of utensils and equipment. This recent inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments across four scored inspections.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed residential pesticides in chemical storage area. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure only approved pesticides are applied by a certified pest control operator. PIC disposed of pesticides. COS.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed vacuum sealed fish not removed from packaging prior to thawing. PIC opened packaging. COS.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean food pans tightly stacked while wet on clean dish shelves in kitchen.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing wall piece behind make table in kitchen. Ensure physical facilities are maintained in good condition.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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