EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS REST
7932 W SAMPLE RD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33065
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (131F – Hot Holding). As per operator food cooked today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed food uncovered and over filled. Operator placed potatoes in over to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle buried in white rice, next to stove. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rags under all cutting boards. Operators removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Upon arrival, observed several used rags on counters, not stored in sanitizer bucket bucket. Operators removed and placed in bucket **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:32 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.