El Balcon De Las Americas IV

246 S Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

El Balcon De Las Americas IV appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. El Balcon De Las Americas IV was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

El Balcon De Las Americas IV's latest score of 70 falls below the Deerfield Beach average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on top of cooked pork. Chef moved fish and discarded pork **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over three compartment sinks missing shielding

38-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in standing water. Chef put chicken under cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on the cook line still with stickers. Chef removed stickers and washed avocados. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled. Chef labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Steak and fish uncovered in walk in cooler. Chef covered all items **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pork and vegetables. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

16-46-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Prep cook eating with gloves on. Manager instructed employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-05-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (120-127F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Empanadas in warming unit less than 2 hours per manager. Temperature of unit raised and empanadas to be reheated above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, on kitchen and cook,line.

36-17-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container on prep shelf in kitchen, Label added. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Balcon De Las Americas IV last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Balcon De Las Americas IV on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Balcon De Las Americas IV?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Balcon De Las Americas IV.

How does El Balcon De Las Americas IV compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

El Balcon De Las Americas IV most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has El Balcon De Las Americas IV's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Balcon De Las Americas IV have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Balcon De Las Americas IV 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 IV inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Balcon De Las Americas IV is inspected around two times per year on average.

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