EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS
1823 E COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
08A-05-6High Priority – Cook line – flip top – Raw shrimp stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Cook line employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. reviewed proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler – chicken soup (43-48F – Cooling); Pork soup (43-48F – Cooling), per operator both items prepared yesterday. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed both items in tall plastic containers. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer – raw beef and raw pork stored above ready to eat soup. Operator began reorganizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line – flip top cooler – shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (44F – Cold Holding); Cut tomato (48F – Cold Holding); Slices baby tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); Diced tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); Guacamole (48F – Cold Holding); Fresh Garlic and Oil (44F – Cold Holding) per operator items not prepared or portioned today and held in unit overnight. Discussed with operator proper cold holding procedures. See stop sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler – chicken soup (43-48F – Cooling); Pork soup (43-48F – Cooling), per operator both items prepared yesterday. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed both items in tall plastic containers. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line – flip top cooler – shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (44F – Cold Holding); Cut tomato (48F – Cold Holding); Slices baby tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); Diced tomato salsa (47F – Cold Holding); Guacamole (48F – Cold Holding); Fresh Garlic and Oil (44F – Cold Holding) per operator items not prepared or portioned today and held in unit overnight. Discussed with operator proper cold holding procedures. See stop sale **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line fryer, pork belly (112F – Hot Holding). Per operator pork cooked 1.5hrs ago. Operator placed on Time As A Public Health Control. Advised operator to properly time stamp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk-in cooler observed chicken soup and pork soup cooling overnight in tall plastic containers. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee area – observed employee rinse blender in handwashing sink, reviewed proper use of handwashing sink. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cook line – bowl in bulk container of dry chicken base. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Cook line – handle touching product in bulk container of salt. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line flip top gaskets **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:48 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.