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DON CHA PERUVIAN FOOD LLC

100 PERRY AVE, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-374-3320

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604133
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink near dish-machine. Employee replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink near dish machine does not dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near dish machine entryway not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowls with no handle nesting in containers of dried corn at service window area in kitchen.
Basic/10-01-5
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean dishes stored on in use prep table with raw chicken. Operator removed items.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bin in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled: Cook licked the palm of his gloved hand and then did not change his gloves and wash his hands. Inspector stopped him before he could touch anything and had him change his gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: No paper towels at the hand-wash sink to the left of the dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink: No soap at the hand-wash sink in the kitchen, at the hand-wash sink to left of the dish machine, or the hand-wash sink behind the bar. Manager placed soap at all three sinks.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside: Both the front and back entrances have a gap under the doors.
Basic/35B-01-4
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand sink near cook line. Employee restocked soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ribs in non-food grade bag in reach in cooler across from dish washing area. Beef in non food grade bags in chest freezer.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank attached to soda fountain syrups not secure.
Basic/51-11-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at front bar. Employee properly stored ice scoop during inspection.
Basic/10-08-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.