DeFuniak Springs, Walton County

LA RUMBA

1317 US 331, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 13, 2025
City
DeFuniak Springs
County
Walton
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-17-5

Detail 23472670

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in ware wash area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23472669

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Rubbermaid container used for chips storage located on floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23472671

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22977257

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08B-38-4

Detail 22977258

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in kitchen.

10-08-5

Detail 22977256

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22977255

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents and wall under hood vents with accumulation of grease.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-07-4

Detail 22538685

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Theraflu stored on shelf above expo/drink station.

10-08-5

Detail 22538684

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 22148675

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

10-08-5

Detail 22148672

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-01-5

Detail 22148673

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

02D-01-5

Detail 22148674

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, salt.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21610116

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish wash area blocked by CO2 tanks. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 21610123

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-17-5

Detail 21610122

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, in front of stove. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21610121

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

08B-12-5

Detail 21610119

Basic - Stored food not covered, stuffed peppers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 21610117

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Above prep table. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21610120

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, under dish wash sink.

36-10-4

Detail 21610118

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk-in cooler floor in disrepair.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 24

41-07-4

Detail 21199959

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Upon inspection observed pain reliever/medication stored above beverage station next to single service cups.

03D-01-5

Detail 21199976

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cook to cool- shredded chicken 106F 3 1/2 hours, ground beef 111F 3 1/2 hours. Operator removed food items of concern to reheat to appropriate temperature and then restart cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

14-15-4

Detail 21199968

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed raw beef stored in a retail bag in walk-in freezer. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

41-05-4

Detail 21199970

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Upon inspection observed household wasp spray on shelf above 3 compartment sink.

08A-20-5

Detail 21199957

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in upright 2 door cooler in cook area.

01B-13-4

Detail 21199972

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Upon inspection observed raw beef stored in retail bag with ice build-up from leaking ceiling in walk in freezer. Operator discarded food of concern during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21199964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table top cold hold shredded lettuce at 70F at 1 hour. Reach in cooler left side of cook line, sour cream at 45F at 1 hour. Operator removed to colder holding unit. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21199958

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed coil cleaner spray bottle stored next to single serve cups in dry storage. Operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21199971

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed multiple items in hand wash sink and CO2 tank in front of hand wash sink in dish wash area. Operator removed items to make sink accessible. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21199956

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21199974

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-34-5

Detail 21199961

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed 2 vents with debris build up on ceiling in dish wash area.

33-23-4

Detail 21199960

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

12B-07-4

Detail 21199955

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon inspection observed multiple table tops with employee drinks present.

24-08-4

Detail 21199954

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed pans wet nesting on clean storage rack on right side of dish machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 21199963

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Upon inspection observed back door with gap present. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21199975

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed broken tile in center of floor in dish wash area. Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 21199969

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed 2 sticky fly traps above cook line hot holding area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21199967

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed large bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area and a bucket of fish stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21199973

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed hood area with grease build up.

33-16-4

Detail 21199965

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21199962

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed chili relleno uncovered in walk-in freezer and pico uncovered in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21199953

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Upon inspection observed a bucket of fish thawing in standing water. Operator placed in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

36-30-4

Detail 21199966

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Upon inspection observed unsealed wood right side of ice machine above prep table.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 19

31A-09-4

Detail 20782500

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar hand wash sink blocked by co2 tank. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20782507

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar hand wash sink soda being stored in sink.

02B-01-5

Detail 20782502

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For steaks. Manager typed labels for menu and placed an asterisk next to the steak. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20782516

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.

31B-03-4

Detail 20782506

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area.

40-06-5

Detail 20782501

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones , drinks, chargers stored on top of glass reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20782508

Basic - Exterior door has air gaps that opens to the outside. On back door to ware wash area.

36-17-5

Detail 20782505

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. In ware wash area and in cook kitchen on side of stainless reach in cooler.

36-24-5

Detail 20782513

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair behind hand sink in kitchen.

10-08-5

Detail 20782503

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Cook removed ice scoop and sent to ware wash area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20782515

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20782498

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-04-4

Detail 20782504

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Side door to outdoor seating when door shuts air gap on right side, door does not close all the way on it's own.

14-20-4

Detail 20782512

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In kitchen near hand wash sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 20782511

Basic - Stored food not covered in all reach in coolers and freezers.

36-02-5

Detail 20782514

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-04-5

Detail 20782509

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In back kitchen above electrical panel in ware wash area.

36-27-5

Detail 20782499

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

16-05-4

Detail 20782510

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.dirty standing water on left side of 3 compartment sink.

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 20559912

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication stored on shelf above cook line.

22-41-4

Detail 20559920

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. Test strip indicated 0 ppm.

35A-02-6

Detail 20559913

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insect in kitchen, did not observe any flying insects on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

01B-06-4

Detail 20559923

High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Chicken 50°, beef 49°, rice 61°, beans 51°, milk 50° ( see stop sale ) Warning

08A-14-5

Detail 20559915

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. At time of inspection observed raw chicken on same cutting board as cut lemons. Employee removed food and discarded then employee put cutting board and knives at dish wash area to be cleaned.

03A-02-5

Detail 20559919

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50°, beef 49°, rice 61°, beans 51°, milk 50° ( see stop sale ) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20559918

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20559917

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in hand sink in back room.

22-20-5

Detail 20559924

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine.

14-74-7

Detail 20559921

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Up right reach in glass door cooler not holding food cold on cooks line.

12B-07-4

Detail 20559916

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple open drinks in kitchen stored on food contact surfaces.

40-06-5

Detail 20559911

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of reach in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 20559910

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 20559914

Basic - Light not functioning. Light not working inside freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 20559922

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in both restrooms.