LA RUMBA
1317 US 331 · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32435
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-23-4High Priority – 15 roach casings on floor in back dining room. **Warning**
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored on shelf in kitchen above prep area. **Warning**
28-13-4High Priority – Lift station outside only covered with wood. Does not cover hole area exposed sewage. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator using combat roach gel in kitchen during inspection. Original packaging not available. Products website says not for use in food handling areas . **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 58f , cheese dip 62f , diced tomatoes 56f, sour cream 49f , lettuce 54f , pick 51f . Less than 4 hours . **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches running across floor in kitchen. Three live on wall behind reach in cooler in kitchen next to hand sink. 30 live roaches on floor in back dining room area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 hard droppings on floor behind bar. 6 hard droppings on floor under shelf in dry storage. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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**
02B-02-4Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of pink chemical in storage room unlabeled. **Warning**
Basic 18
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving in dry storage and waste washing area . **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area. Operator chained tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling about dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-14-4Basic – Cheese stored directly on shelf out of packaging in reach in cooler. Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Chili rellenos stored in walk in freezer uncovered . **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind reach in cooler in kitchen. When operator started moping behind reach in water started coming through other side of wall in dining area. Existing water damage to wall. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor in kitchen around reach in freezer. 50 dead roaches on floor in back dining area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior at back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen torn on back door also. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in ware washing room. **Warning**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen behind reach in cooler and on other side of wall in dining area. Roach presence in this area of damaged wall. **Warning**
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor in ware washing room **Warning**
25-11-5Basic – Single service Cups Stored outside on ground in shed that is not fully enclosed. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Table in dishwashing area rusted through on bottom shelf completely. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Walk in cooler Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From faucet on dish sink. Water leaking from pipe under prep table to the right of ice machine. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and flour unlabeled. One stored without lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:15 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.