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LA RUMBA

100 JOHN KING RD · CRESTVIEW · Okaloosa County · FL 32539

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575557
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10743068
DBPR license5603063

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: observed chlorine dish machine tested to 0ppm. General Manager had employee change out small tube. They attempted to prime the machine but it would not. General Manager called the dish machine company. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled: observed employee enter kitchen through back door wearing gloves. He was getting ready to start cutting meat when the inspector had the General Manager sop him and have him remove his gloves, wash his hands, and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: observed the following foods that were prepared on 04/17/2025 and put on the hot line this morning without being reheated to 165° F or higher – diced chicken 135° F (reheated to 167° F), taco beef 135° F (reheated to 170° F). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment: observed two pairs of tongs on the gas line from the ceiling to the fryer. General Manager removed the tongs and placed then in the dish pit for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together: observed the two wiping cloth buckets (one on cook line and one at wait station) both had soap and chlorine sanitizer in them. General Manager had employee change out the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.