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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in freezer, raw beef in standard printed to go bag. Advised employee to remove from bag and use correct bags in future. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, cases of raw chicken above case of avocados on floor. Employee moved avocados. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On flattop griddle in kitchen, beans (157F – reheating since 7:30am) pork (151F – reheating since 7:30am); chicken soup (145F – reheating since 7:30am). Temperatures taken just after 9:30am. Employee increased heat to unit to rapid reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen steam table, cooked sausage (106F – Hot Holding); fresh arepas w/ corn (106F – Hot Holding). Per employee prepared and in line since 7:00am. Employee removed items to oven to reheat for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Non-food grade basting brush used for food items as evidenced by brush in dirty food container at dish station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in cheese at fliptop unit and in bulk salt in prep area. Employee removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Multiple employee personal water bottles at kitchen fliptop next to clean plates and container of margarine on cutting board. 2) Employee covered coffee cup on back prep table next to bulk food containers. Employee removed all bottles and discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, cases of avocados on floor. Employee moved case to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top microwave in kitchen above hot line has food debris buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on kitchen fliptop unit have buildup food debris. 2) Hood filters have excessive grease buildup. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels for chicharonnes on container of cut cabbage in walk in cooler and label for Coca Cola on container of raw steaks in walk in freezer. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles of water around cook line not labeled. Employee cleaned bottles and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.