Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BALANS BRICKELL

901 S MIAMI AVE #108 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33129

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3336321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355579
DBPR license2332035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). At the time of the inspection dish washer corrected to 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. At the time of the inspection provided form to operator. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar hand sink used to store spoons. Observed kitchen hand sink used to store containers.

#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#14Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at back prep station hand sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area container of brown rice.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#3Basic01C-06-5

Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled through out kitchen.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.