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EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS II

1441 N SR 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063-2844

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3454172
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8831419
DBPR license1620230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Steam table Cooked sausage 108F (hot holding) Arepas 98F (hot holding). Per operator items were cooked and placed on steam table two hours ago. Observed steam table set at coldest temperature setting. Operator placed items back on grill to reheat. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Observed at callback. Same- operator removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top microwave in kitchen above hot line has food debris buildup. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Observed at callback-same **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.