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VAQUERO MEXICAN GRILL

1111 W PACIFIC COAST HWY # 5 · Harbor City
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Last inspected Jun 2024. The score may be out of date, and the place may have closed.
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot water below the required temperature
The hot water at a sink was not hot enough, which makes proper handwashing and dish sanitizing harder.
LA County code F053 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Jun '24 · 1 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Hot water below the required temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A. One serious issue last visit: food held at an unsafe temperature. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Jun 14, 2024
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.