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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over precooked empanadas. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses and provided hand out
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed in kitchen employee washing hands in dish sink. Operator instructed employee to wash hands in hand sink. Employee wash hands in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin by back exit door soiled with mold like substance. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler doors soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at kitchen shelves not inverted
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at steam table has cut marks
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in prep area. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of beans stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at kitchen employee hand wash sink
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled at cookline **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.