Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LA RUMBA

1045 US HWY 331 UNIT H · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32435

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3755287
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793789
DBPR license7602407

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06/01/26. Establishment open and operating.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk-in cooler

#2Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in hallway leading to stairwell.

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.