EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS V Inspection – September 2, 2026

High Priority 2

#6High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wrapping food in paper towels. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in back of building has no hose Bibb vacuum breaker.hose Bibb at front of building has no hose Bibb vacuum breaker

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink being used to store pots and stirrers. Chef removed items **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen leaking water. Chef states it's condensation from air conditioning.

#2Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels used as a covering for vegetables and spices. Chef removed cloth towels used

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while engaged in food preparation. Cook removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Ceiling leaking in kitchen by food.

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