DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL RUCON

With 7 inspections documented, EL RUCON maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in HAVERHILL. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 8 months ago · 7 reports on file

1099 North Military Trail
Florida, 33409
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/18/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10900951

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int

  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with food (empanada dough). Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat house made tomato sauce. Operator moved raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

1/31/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10769509

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/30/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8881597

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high

  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled tray of whole raw shell eggs and then handled ready to eat tortillas without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left side flip top cooler; raw meatballs (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 3 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

9/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8880967

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/5/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8757659

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. At walk in freezer; cooked chicken wings (42F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (43F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in freezer overnight, freezer turned off, turned freezer on. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up wiping cloth from floor used to wipe hands and then continued to handle clean utensils and prepare food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over washed/cut onions. Operator moved onions. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table; cooked chicken (69F - Reheating); cooked pork (67F - Reheating); cooked beef (69F - Reheating); cheese sauce (72F - Reheating). Operator stated reheating for over 3 hours, did not reach 165F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table; cooked chicken (69F - Reheating); cooked pork (67F - Reheating); cooked beef (69F - Reheating); cheese sauce (72F - Reheating). Operator stated reheating for over 3 hours, did not reach 165F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in freezer; cooked beef (56F - Cooling 10:30am/56F - Cooling 11:00am); cooked pork (49F - Cooling 10:30am/49F - Cooling). Operator stated items cooling since 6am, in tightly closed portioned bags fully stacked inside walk-in freezer that was turned off, at this rate will not reach 41F within 6 hours, turned on freezer, spread out portions to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

3/7/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8523448

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bag of onions stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line; in-use knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area; unwashed avocados, stickers still attached being cut/prepared. Advised Operator to remove stickers before washing.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can tomato ketchup dented. See stop sale. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At triple sink; hot water temperature only reaching 77F. Operator stated hot water heater was turned off, turned on hot water heater, water temperature reaching 112F. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At all hand wash sinks; hot water temperature only reaching 77F. Operator stated hot water heater was turned off, turned on hot water heater, water temperature reaching 112F. Corrected On-Site

10/11/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8367667

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage are; #10 size can of pineapple dented on the seam. See stop sale. Operator segregated.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw hamburger was stored over cooked pork and raw steak stored over cheese. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Left side flip top cooler; ground beef (56°F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (46°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today. Items being held in over stacked pans less than four hours, overfilled portions moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. house made pico with cut tomato (64°F - Ambient Cooling 11:25am/ 67°F 11:55am). Operator stated pico portioned one hour prior, cooling at room temperature, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 41°F within four hours. Operator added ice to portioned pico. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers raw/undercook eggs and hamburgers; no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory, Operator posted. Corrected On-Site