El Balcon De Las Americas Production
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, El Balcon De Las Americas Production has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Margate average 80, so El Balcon De Las Americas Production is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Front line hand washing sink next to standing mixer, observed hot water turned off. Reviewed proper hand washing sink water requirements with operator operator turned on water (93F). **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Bulk beef thawing in containers of water, reviewed proper thawing methods with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line hand washing sink, provided operator with flyer, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cases of raw shell eggs above bags of prepared arepas. Employee began moving eggs to opposite shelves for proper separation. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic cups on floor. Manager moved case onto riser. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Prep area sanitizer bucket has soap also added. Manager dumped out and remade separate wash and sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container sugar missing label. Manager relabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet while prepping raw chicken. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sinks in back right side of kitchen and by cook line. Hand wash sign emailed to be posted.
31B-04-4
67
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs for preparation and continued cooking with for multiple orders without first washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager and employee proper hand wash procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in two bottles under dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance along baffle in ice machine.
22-20-5
74
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over arepas in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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 scoop with handle stored in flour container.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
31B-04-4
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over Areas in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink throughout.
31B-03-4
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 potatoes stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, potatoes were cooked on 03/09/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 01/09/2023
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 containers with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
39
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored milk in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate eggs -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with peppers in walk-in cooler operator removed eggs and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall next to walk in cooler.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container.
31A-09-4
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 mark on cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, potatoes was cooked on 11/8/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed a male employee drinking from a open container in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Balcon De Las Americas Production last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Balcon De Las Americas Production on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Balcon De Las Americas Production?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Balcon De Las Americas Production.
How does El Balcon De Las Americas Production compare to other restaurants in Margate?
El Balcon De Las Americas Production most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has El Balcon De Las Americas Production's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Balcon De Las Americas Production have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Balcon De Las Americas Production means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Balcon De Las Americas Production inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Balcon De Las Americas Production is inspected around three times per year on average.
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