EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS REST
7932 W SAMPLE RD, Margate, FL, 33065
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 27, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (6)
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer behind kitchen, raw arepas in standard plastic to go bags. Discussed with manager to have production kitchen start using correct bags.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer behind kitchen, raw arepas in standard plastic to go bags. Discussed with manager to have production kitchen start using correct bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer, whole raw fish and open bag of raw shrimp above case of maduro plantains. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside walk in freezer, whole raw fish and open bag of raw shrimp above case of maduro plantains. Employee rearranged to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside threaded hose bibb missing vacuum breaker.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside threaded hose bibb missing vacuum breaker.
High Priority
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale and dust buildup on top of dishmachine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale and dust buildup on top of dishmachine.
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has visible gap along top of door.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has visible gap along top of door.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/debris buildup on top of ovens in back corner of kitchens.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/debris buildup on top of ovens in back corner of kitchens.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.