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EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS EXPRESS 1

2005 NW 97 AVE K14 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3400647
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8532383
DBPR license2337840

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine bucket with too much solution. Operator replaced it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate11-01-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Observed no posters posted. Operator was sent all the necessary items needed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate11-27-4

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. Form provided to operator while conducting the inspection.

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink or bucket

#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.

#4Basic33-10-4

Basic – Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

#5Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor located at the dumpster area.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.