Don Cha Peruvian Food
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Don Cha Peruvian Food appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Walton Beach restaurant, which scores around 96. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand wash sink near dish machine does not dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near dish machine entryway not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - 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.
10-01-5
82
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean dishes stored on in use prep table with raw chicken. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bin in kitchen.
02D-01-5
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand sink near cook line. Employee restocked soap during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank attached to soda fountain syrups not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at front bar. Employee properly stored ice scoop during inspection.
10-08-5
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed can of Raid insect spray on top of prep table next to table top warming unit in kitchen. Operator removed can of Raid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Upon inspection observed tension headache medicine bottle stored next to microwave on shelf over hand washing sink in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 2 small flying insects in dish washing area. No small flying insects observed landing on food/food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed raw beef stored in retail bags in bottom drawer of reach in fridge across from clean equipment shelf.
14-31-5
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 above raw beef in glass door reach in cooler n back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Upon inspection observed debris build up on top of dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi-mahi in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler across from cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed small cup resting in large container of rice under service window. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed clean stacked metal pans on clean equipment rack with moisture in between.
24-08-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Upon inspection observed electric hand drill stored on prep table next to table top warming unit.
42-03-5
37
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection observed small pan of raw chicken stored above raw shrimp. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upright refrigerator next to glass door cooler across from dish ware washing- seco (beef with white beans) 54f, estofado (beef stew)53f. Operator stated and date marked cooked day prior. Food items of concern discarded by operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator next to glass door cooler across from dish ware washing- seco (beef with white beans) 54f, estofado (beef stew)53f. Operator stated and date marked cooked day prior.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple large containers in kitchen storing dry food products with small bowl resting in food content.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Multiple reach in freezers with ice build up present.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Right side of cook line on small prep table.
21-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Cha Peruvian Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Cha Peruvian Food on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Cha Peruvian Food?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Cha Peruvian Food.
How does Don Cha Peruvian Food compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?
Don Cha Peruvian Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.
Has Don Cha Peruvian Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Cha Peruvian Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Don Cha Peruvian Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Don Cha Peruvian Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Cha Peruvian Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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