EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS IV INC
With 5 documented inspections, EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS IV INC in DEERFIELD BEACH has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
246 South Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892056
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawed out had the packaging cut but not removed from packaging. Chef removed fish from plastic bags. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets on two door cooler are damaged beyond repaired, door has trouble staying closed, taping door to stay closed.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded in prep area by back door
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in walk in cooler was not working, stuck at 46°f.. Chef removed and replaced with new thermometer Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/19/2024
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over three compartment sinks missing shielding
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in standing water. Chef put chicken under cool running water. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on the cook line still with stickers. Chef removed stickers and washed avocados. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled. Chef labeled salt. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on top of cooked pork. Chef moved fish and discarded pork Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/21/2024
Inspection Date: 12/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499168
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pork and vegetables. Chef moved items Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360615
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above triple sink area
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to container on pan in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at triple sink. Drain pipe draining on top of drain cover causing water to flow onto floor surface. Discussed with operator
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloved hands, then proceed to handle clean equipment and pans of ready to eat food without changing gloves and and washing hands. Discussed with operator
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling/talking on cell phone with gloved hands then proceed to food handling without changing gloves. Discussed with operator