El Balcon De Las Americas III
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at El Balcon De Las Americas III stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Plantation restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw liver stored next to cooked potatoes. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in kitchen white rice ( 112F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Rice placed in oven to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler across from walk-in cooler, sliced cheese opened 12/09 not date marked. Employee date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 in use utensil handle not stored above sliced lemon at front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1:30mins. Item placed in walk-in freezer to rapid cool. Item was not prepared or portioned today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot holding unit; empanadas (128-138F - Hot Holding), fried plantains (100-136F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Reheated to 166F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bags of diced cheese stored with to bags of raw pork in low boy below grill.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate used to scoop rice from rice cooker.
14-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table next to cook line.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork and sausage stored unprotected in walk-in freezer. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47F, cut lettuce 47F Employee placed in Saturn Cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
82
Apr 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (126-140F - Hot Holding); sausage (129F - Hot Holding, reheated to 200F). Per operator, items have been out temperature for approximately 30mins prior to inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw pork in walk-in cooler. Employee stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Employee discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored in hand wash sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup stored next to steam table with soup. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 dispensing utensil handle touching salt. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed dispensing utensil handle touching rice. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 200+ ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the front line coffee station, milk (55F - Cold Holding). The milk had been holding at room temperature for less than 30 minutes. The milk was returned to refrigerator to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas without a bag in large chest freezer on Cook line. Operator put empanadas in a bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cups stored on chest freezer used as a prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Balcon De Las Americas III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Balcon De Las Americas III on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Balcon De Las Americas III?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Balcon De Las Americas III.
How does El Balcon De Las Americas III compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
El Balcon De Las Americas III most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
Has El Balcon De Las Americas III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Balcon De Las Americas III have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Balcon De Las Americas III means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Balcon De Las Americas III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Balcon De Las Americas III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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