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EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS IV INC

With 6 documented inspections, EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS IV INC in DEERFIELD BEACH has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

246 South Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/29/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13507509

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has some sort of slime by ice chute.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands in women's restroom manager put handwashing signs in women's restroom Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chorine test strips at time of inspection
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in men's restroom . Water temperature 74°F

8/28/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10892056

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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

12/19/2024· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 4 basic

  • 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

8/21/2024· 1y 6mo ago

12/6/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8499168

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 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

9/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8360615

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 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