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
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near dish machine entryway not secured.
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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean dishes stored on in use prep table with raw chicken. Operator removed items.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bin in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand sink near cook line. Employee restocked soap during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank attached to soda fountain syrups not secure.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at front bar. Employee properly stored ice scoop during inspection.
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.