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El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
6270 US HWY 84 , PATTERSON, GA 31557 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B88July 23, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and temperature control.
Observed knife stored between fryer and wall. Observed knife stored under table top equipment. Knife shall be stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed chemicals in container used to spray kitchen used by staff. Only licensed contractors shall spray chemicals in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)”Observed no date marking in kitchen. All food shall be date marked for use within 7 days or opening or cooking.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-113-000040. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.