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
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer behind kitchen, raw arepas in standard plastic to go bags. Discussed with manager to have production kitchen start using correct bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer, whole raw fish and open bag of raw shrimp above case of maduro plantains. Employee rearranged to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside threaded hose bibb missing vacuum breaker.
Basic 3
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale and dust buildup on top of dishmachine.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has visible gap along top of door.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/debris buildup on top of ovens in back corner of kitchens.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.