LA RUMBA
1045 US HWY 331 UNIT H · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32435
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06/01/26. Establishment open and operating.
Intermediate 1
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 4
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk-in cooler
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in hallway leading to stairwell.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water on prep table in kitchen. Food handler placed under cool running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at far end of cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:44 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.