EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS II
1441 N SR 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063-2844
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, one each #10 can of carrots and ketchup with dented rims.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lowboy cooler drawers under grill, container of raw steaks above container of raw fish. Employee rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front BAR GLASSFRONT – milk (47F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Per employee both items in unit more than 4 hrs, both overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table by grill in kitchen, fresh garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding) under no temperature control. Per employee oil pulled from walk in cooler at 7:30am and on table since that time. Employee moved oil to cooler to rechill. 2) At front BAR GLASSFRONT – milk (47F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Per employee both items in unit more than 4 hrs, both overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Standard paint brush being used as evidenced by brush in dirty container at dish pit. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned containers of different salsas in walk in cooler and front cooler missing date when portioned. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump sprayer under triple sink. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container with straw on shelf above fliptop unit and next to spices and plates. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around upper right side of back door closest to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Two trays cooked rice in speed racks in walk in cooler not covered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.