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EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS REST

7932 W SAMPLE RD, Margate, FL, 33065

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.