EL VAQUERITO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026
📍 54-11 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11377 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Vaquerito in Astoria holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 10 points. Across 6 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL VAQUERITO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Feb 20, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or st...
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Thawing procedure improper.
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 ...
Jun 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Wiping cloths not stor...
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Thawing procedure improper.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or mo...
Jun 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food ...
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EL VAQUERITO in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL VAQUERITO last inspected?
- EL VAQUERITO was last inspected on February 20, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is EL VAQUERITO's current health grade?
- EL VAQUERITO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL VAQUERITO had?
- EL VAQUERITO has 6 health inspections on record from June 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL VAQUERITO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL VAQUERITO was 35 points on June 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL VAQUERITO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL VAQUERITO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.