La Rumba
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
La Rumba appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 98, putting La Rumba squarely in typical territory. 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
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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: District Manager chlorine sanitizer tested to 0ppm. General Manager notified maintenance company and set up third sink as a sanitizing sink. Tested to 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale: observed bacon in the walk-in cooler with a mold-like substance. General Manager discarded at his discretion.
01B-07-4
74
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: observed the following foods that were prepared on 04/17/2025 and put on the hot line this morning without being reheated to 165° F or higher - diced chicken 135° F (reheated to 167° F), taco beef 135° F (reheated to 170° F). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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: observed chlorine dish machine tested to 0ppm. General Manager had employee change out small tube. They attempted to prime the machine but it would not. General Manager called the dish machine company. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled: observed employee enter kitchen through back door wearing gloves. He was getting ready to start cutting meat when the inspector had the General Manager sop him and have him remove his gloves, wash his hands, and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together: observed the two wiping cloth buckets (one on cook line and one at wait station) both had soap and chlorine sanitizer in them. General Manager had employee change out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment: observed two pairs of tongs on the gas line from the ceiling to the fryer. General Manager removed the tongs and placed then in the dish pit for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
58
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: Raw beef and chicken on a shelf over raw shrimp in the reach-in cooler on the cook line. General Manager had employee rearrange for proper storage. Additionally, inspector gave handout for proper storage in Spanish for General Manager to post on reach-in cooler. General Manager taped the handout to the reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
May 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food stored on floor: Two buckets with whole tilapia on floor in walk-in cooler. General Manager had employee put on crates. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: guacamole made at 9:30 A.M. on today was temping at 61° F in make-line reach-in cooler. Suggested General Manager place on shallow sheet pan and place in walk-in freezer. Guacamole placed in walk-in freezer. After 15 minutes temperatures was down to 49° F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature is 58° F. There was no Temperature Control for Safety food in the unit. Maintenance is supposed to come today to fix. Do not store Temperature Control for Safety food in unit unit ambient air temperature is cold enough to maintain Temperature Control for Safety food at 41° F or below.
14-11-5
82
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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: - dishmachine tested to 0ppm. General Manager had employee change the tubes due to no chemicals coming out. Retested to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - can opener blade dirty. General Manager gave to dish washing person and was cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: - establishment has three cutting boards that are grooved and stained and are not able to be cleaned.
14-09-4
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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: - 4 employee's training expired. General Manager has more training materials and will ensure they get their training.
53B-14-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Rumba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Rumba on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Rumba?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Rumba.
How does La Rumba compare to other restaurants in Crestview?
La Rumba most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Crestview average of 98.
Has La Rumba's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Rumba have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Rumba 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 La Rumba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Rumba is inspected around three times per year on average.
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