EL RUCON
29 S DIXIE HWY, Lake Worth FL 33460 · 5618142468
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 129 f ( as per manager less than 2 hours there explained. Manager reheated. Temperature 175 f after reheating)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020013208 | Feb 26, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Corn tortillas stored directly on top of raw pork bacon in cook line reach in cooler. Operator discarded tortillas.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs stored above containers of soup in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line draining directly handwashing sink near triple sink area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans not date marked in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was prepared more than 24 hours ago.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee food handler cards missing date of completion and expiration date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle stored directly in cooked rice in cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottle not labeled on cook line. Operator labeled.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler, meat prepared more than 24 hours not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink and by front counter, spray bottles that contain sanitizer not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep station, cutting bias has deep cut marks.
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At kitchen, bottles of aspirin stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen Reach in double door #1 -pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); tamarind juice (50F -Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen Reach in double door #1 -pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); tamarind juice (50F -Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours, see stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen double door reach in cooler, horchata (51F - Cooling)@10:21 since 9:30, 51F@10:45. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge-Frednando Loremcana
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, ice machine with mold lime substance in the interior.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, shrimp thawing in standing water.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Strawberry boba 45 f at front counter.as per manager manager less than 1 hour. Explained cold hold 41 f or colder or use time as a public health control. Another option is to keep in cooler and in small container on the counter write for display only and serve from the cooler. Manager moved boba container to cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 129 f ( as per manager less than 2 hours there explained. Manager reheated. Temperature 175 f after reheating)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender and other utensils stored in hand sink. Manager removed all
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared 27 hours ago not date marked. Manager date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light blue color spray bottle at three compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over strawberry cream in upright cooler. Explained and manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Open bag of Raw chicken stored over open pan of cooked beef in upright cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving undercooked eggs. Printed consumer advisory and operator placed on the wall.
Drain cover missing under hand sink in kitchen.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator stated he will install shelf's above triple sink for air drying.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef on grocery bag in two door cooler. Removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at triple sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen along wall and door way
Food stored on floor. Rice and flour in floor on dry storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass sliding door coller
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.