EL RUCON
1099 N MILITARY TRL, Haverhill FL 33409
Last inspected Aug 19, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
APR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025068580 | Aug 19, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024038359 | Jun 11, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | $440 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top; raw meatballs (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 flip top; raw meatballs (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top; raw meatballs (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 Flip top; raw meatballs (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in pan on top of make top overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top; raw meatballs (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in pan on top of make top overnight. See Stop Sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (glass cleaner) not labeled. Operator labeled.
Jun 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. MFDV has added outdoor food preparation area including cooking equipment, hot holding unit, flip top cooler, drink dispenser and point of sale under tent next to truck, no additional hand wash sink. Advised Operator to add additional hand wash sink for food preparation area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. MFDV has added outdoor food preparation area including cooking equipment, hot holding unit, flip top cooler, drink dispenser and point of sale under tent next to truck. No remodel/plan review application submitted/approved.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Apr 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. MFDV has added outdoor food preparation area including cooking equipment, hot holding unit, flip top cooler, drink dispenser and point of sale under tent next to truck, no additional hand wash sink. Advised Operator to add additional hand wash sink for food preparation area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. MFDV has added outdoor food preparation area including cooking equipment, hot holding unit, flip top cooler, drink dispenser and point of sale under tent next to truck. No remodel/plan review application submitted/approved.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. MFDV has added outdoor food preparation area including cooking equipment, hot holding unit, flip top cooler, drink dispenser and point of sale under tent next to truck, no additional hand wash sink. Advised Operator to add additional hand wash sink for food preparation area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. MFDV has added outdoor food preparation area including cooking equipment, hot holding unit, flip top cooler, drink dispenser and point of sale under tent next to truck. No remodel/plan review application submitted/approved.
Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. At flat top grill/gyro spit outside MFDV under tent; cooked shredded beef being reheated on flat top grill and cooked pork gyro being reheated on spit, no cover. Advised Operator to properly cover food.
Food being prepared outside. MFDV has added food preparation area outside under tent next to unit. Food prepared/packaged at flip top cooler, food being reheated on flat top grill, food being reheated on gyro spit; all outside under tent. Advised Operator to stop preparing food outside until plan review has been submitted/approved.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken 119° by the steam table being held less than an hour. Operator started to cooling food in reach in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle. Employee moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses...operator moved.
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