EL RUCON
29 S DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. At kitchen, bottles of aspirin stored over prep table. Operator removed.
01B-02-5High 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.
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – 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.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – 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.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, shrimp thawing in standing water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.