El Balcon De Las Americas II
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, El Balcon De Las Americas II has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade basting brush used in food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Margate restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
03B-01-6
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**
14-01-5
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**
22-08-4
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**
23-03-4
74
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
14-31-5
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**
08A-04-5
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**
03E-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
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**
14-14-4
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**
53B-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**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, cases of avocados on floor. Employee moved case to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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**
22-08-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
16-46-4
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**
02D-01-5
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**
12B-07-4
30
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, one each #10 can of carrots and ketchup with dented rims.
01B-01-4
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**
08A-20-5
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.
01B-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**
03A-02-5
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**
14-14-4
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**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump sprayer under triple sink. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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**
12B-07-4
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**
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two trays cooked rice in speed racks in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
33
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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**
03B-01-6
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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
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**
02C-02-5
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cheese at flip top cooler.
14-01-5
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-07-4
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
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.
10-04-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with sauce stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed potatoes stored over salsa mixture in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
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.
02D-01-5
39
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer solution found at 00 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork hot held at 113 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Per operator, pork placed in container 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat pork to 176°F and placed in steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed employee wash knives in handwash sink at front line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of green like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in refrigerator drawers. Educate employee
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone and keys stored on shelf above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with soup stored inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Balcon De Las Americas II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Balcon De Las Americas II on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Balcon De Las Americas II?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade basting brush used in food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Balcon De Las Americas II.
How does El Balcon De Las Americas II compare to other restaurants in Margate?
El Balcon De Las Americas II most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has El Balcon De Las Americas II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Balcon De Las Americas II have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Balcon De Las Americas II means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Balcon De Las Americas II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Balcon De Las Americas II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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