EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS II
1441 N SR 7, MARGATE 33063-2844
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler doors soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at kitchen shelves not inverted
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at steam table has cut marks
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of beans stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at kitchen employee hand wash sink
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled at cookline Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High 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
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - 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-03-4:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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
- 22-08-4: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**
- 23-03-4: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**
- 03B-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**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.Fire extinguisher at end of cook line by steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, cases of avocados on floor. Employee moved case to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4: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
- 23-03-4: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
- 16-46-4:Basic - 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-01-5:Basic - 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
- 14-31-5:High 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-04-5:High 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-02-5:High 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-01-6: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
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - 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
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.Fire extinguisher at end of cook line by steam table.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container with straw on shelf above fliptop unit and next to spices and plates. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around upper right side of back door closest to ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Two trays cooked rice in speed racks in walk in cooler not covered.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, one each #10 can of carrots and ketchup with dented rims.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lowboy cooler drawers under grill, container of raw steaks above container of raw fish. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front BAR GLASSFRONT - milk (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee both items in unit more than 4 hrs, both overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table by grill in kitchen, fresh garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) under no temperature control. Per employee oil pulled from walk in cooler at 7:30am and on table since that time. Employee moved oil to cooler to rechill. 2) At front BAR GLASSFRONT - milk (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee both items in unit more than 4 hrs, both overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Standard paint brush being used as evidenced by brush in dirty container at dish pit. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned containers of different salsas in walk in cooler and front cooler missing date when portioned. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump sprayer under triple sink. Manager labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at flip top cooler.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee coffee stored on clean in-use food preparation table.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container at front line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed potatoes stored over salsa mixture in walk-in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 8:33 a.m . pork hot held at front counter at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, pork has placed in warmer at 8.00 a.m. operator increase the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee used handwash sink at front line to disposed of waste ice and beverage. Repeat Violation
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked tamales stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 07/10/2023. Operator correctly date marked tamales. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).