A local El Paso Mexican restaurant has landed a failing 65 on a city health inspection this month, dropping it below the Department of Public Health’s 70-point passing line. The score came during the city’s July 6–10 inspection cycle and triggered follow-up visits while operators work through the cited violations. For diners, health officials stress that the number is a snapshot of conditions at the time of the visit, not a lifetime sentence.
According to the El Paso Times, the restaurant named in the city’s weekly inspection roundup, Vic’s Flautas y Tortas, received its 65 on an inspection dated July 8. The same report notes that Taco Bell #27381 scored a spotless 100 on July 9. The newspaper pulled the numbers directly from the city’s posted inspection records.
The City of El Paso explains on its Food Establishment Scores portal that a 70 or higher is considered passing, while a 60 or below can lead to closure. The site also hosts full inspection reports and information on filing open-records requests. It covers food inspections across El Paso and nearby jurisdictions and itemizes violations behind each numeric grade, such as improper food temperatures, cross-contamination risks, and signs of pests, all of which are common reasons for lower scores.
Recent local coverage has highlighted a run of marginal and failing marks, showing how quickly a restaurant’s posted grade can swing, according to two Mexican spots barely pass health checks, as per Hoodline. Those roundups show some eateries landing in the low-70s or worse and then rebounding on follow-up inspections after fixing problems, a reminder that the numbers are constantly in motion. In that context, Vic’s 65 is likely to spur corrective work and a reinspection, unless inspectors flagged an imminent public health hazard.
How to check the inspection report
Customers and business owners can use the city’s Food Establishment Scores portal to look up summary results or request a full inspection report through the open-records system, as outlined on the site. The portal lists contact information and step-by-step instructions for requesting more documentation or a reinspection, and it serves as the primary hub for the most up-to-date posted scores. Checking is the clearest way to see whether a low score has been addressed on a subsequent visit.
Public health officials say the numeric grades are meant to keep the process transparent, push for quick fixes, and protect people who eat out. We will keep an eye on the city’s postings for any reinspection updates and report back if the restaurant’s score changes after corrective work.
