EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS PRODUCTION
West Sample Road
Florida, 33064
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line hand washing sink, provided operator with flyer, operator posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Bulk beef thawing in containers of water, reviewed proper thawing methods with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Front line hand washing sink next to standing mixer, observed hot water turned off. Reviewed proper hand washing sink water requirements with operator operator turned on water (93F). Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet while prepping raw chicken. Employee removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sinks in back right side of kitchen and by cook line. Hand wash sign emailed to be posted.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic cups on floor. Manager moved case onto riser. Corrected On-Site
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Prep area sanitizer bucket has soap also added. Manager dumped out and remade separate wash and sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container sugar missing label. Manager relabeled. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cases of raw shell eggs above bags of prepared arepas. Employee began moving eggs to opposite shelves for proper separation. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
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. Mold like substance along baffle in ice machine.
- 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs for preparation and continued cooking with for multiple orders without first washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager and employee proper hand wash procedures and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in two bottles under dish machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over arepas in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).