Eat SafelyIn Florida

LA RUMBA

1317 US 331, Defuniak Springs FL 32435

Last inspected Jan 13, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7601249
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018024935May 4, 2018Jul 5, 2018$400
6--2015022946Apr 6, 2015Dec 8, 2015$400

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in ware wash area.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed Rubbermaid container used for chips storage located on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents and wall under hood vents with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Theraflu stored on shelf above expo/drink station.
High priority/41-07-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored during inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic/10-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, salt.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.