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EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS III

11901 W SUNRISE BLVD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3721288
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759781
DBPR license1621342

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to grab a clean plate to store cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High 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 1) Front Counter Glass Lowboy- ; Sliced Cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit 1) Front Counter Glass Lowboy- ; Sliced Cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. See stop sale. .2) 4 Drawers Under Grill- ; Cooked Pork (50F – Cold Holding); Raw Fish (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Beef (52F – Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Box- ; Cooked Pork (120F – Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used as dump station. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels provided at front counter handwash sink. Replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in front counter glass Lowboy **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Shelves under steam table soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.