El Rucon
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, El Rucon has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “oyster tags not marked with last date served” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Lake Worth restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink and by front counter, spray bottles that contain sanitizer not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep station, cutting bias has deep cut marks.
14-09-4
78
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Operator dies not have employee training completed for any employee **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At kitchen, bottles of aspirin stored over prep table. Operator removed.
41-07-4
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, shrimp thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
43
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Feb 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - 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.
16-04-4
Basic - Drain cover missing under hand sink in kitchen.
29-18-4
82
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink-provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottle at stove.
02D-01-5
74
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.-quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator
02A-01-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm).
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rucon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rucon on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rucon?
Across the inspection record, “oyster tags not marked with last date served” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rucon.
How does El Rucon compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
El Rucon most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has El Rucon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Rucon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rucon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Rucon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rucon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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