BALANS BRICKELL
901 S MIAMI AVE #108 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33129
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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 dish machine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces at WIC. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F – Cold Holding at RIC at cook line. As per chef, less than 4 hours. Product moved to another part of the unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener spiked at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container stored inside hand washing sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stirring spoon inside hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed breakfast bowl and eggs Benedict's not identify as containing raw eggs. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at ware washing area. **Warning**
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at door of bathroom wi5 pink walls. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled atbwareqshing area. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oranges on floor at WIC and frying oil boxes stored on floor at cook line and hallways near large ice machine. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled, all RIC and RIF gaskets soiled at kitchen area, and WIC fan guards. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of RIF near preparation area with interior soiled. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed macaroni cooling at WIC uncovered. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on WIC shelves. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall spiked behind 3CS and dish machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:13 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.