EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS II
1441 N SR 7, MARGATE 33063-2844
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 3 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).