El Rucon in Lake Worth
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29 S Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460El Rucon in Lake Worth has accumulated 92 violations across 17 inspections, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection—on par with the Florida statewide average. The facility has no emergency closure history. A disciplinary action resulting in $360 in fines was imposed. Employee health policy violations are a persistent finding, cited in at least 6 inspections including the most recent. High-priority violations for handwashing, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces have appeared repeatedly across the record. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 documented 9 violations—including multiple employee health policy and food contact surface citations—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Rucon in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
El Rucon in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020013208 | $360.00 | Feb 26, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Rucon in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Rucon in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rucon in Lake Worth last inspected?
- El Rucon in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Rucon in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rucon in Lake Worth are: Employee health policy, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Rucon in Lake Worth had?
- El Rucon in Lake Worth has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rucon in Lake Worth find?
- El Rucon in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on November 5, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Rucon in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- No, El Rucon in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has El Rucon in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Rucon in Lake Worth has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
- How much has El Rucon in Lake Worth been fined?
- El Rucon in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $360.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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