EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS
1823 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 754 701 4262
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021000638 | Oct 27, 2020 | Feb 16, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - chicken soup (50-59F); pork soup (50-53F); beans (45-49F). Per operator items prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - chicken soup (50-59F); pork soup (50-53F); beans (45-49F). Per operator items prepared yesterday and held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (124F - Hot Holding), observed in a pan on top of steam table under no temperature control held out of temperature less than 1 hour, operator reheated to 165F.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived at to,e of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Front counter salsas. No time marking, operator time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand washing sink used as prep sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/, manager arrived during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee phone on front line counter next to salsas. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer; bags of ice and container of pork belly stored on floor.
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer at cookline. Walk-in in freezer by the fan
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands at cookline. Reviewed time needed to wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler- raw chicken over cooked pork. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw shrimp over cooked pork. Not in original packaging. Operator stored properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -2 broken raw shell eggs in batch of intact raw shell eggs. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line; TCS salad dressing (46F - Cold Holding) at 10:30am// milk (56F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding) observed ambient thermometer for unit reading 42F. Operator discarded items held overnight and placed items prepared today in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Storage area, employee beverage container stored on top shelf by single service drink lids. Operator removed. -Employee keys store on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at drying rack next to ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on several clean food containers.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Stored food not covered Cooked chicken in walk in freezer stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch menu- smoked salmon. Reviewed menu updating with operator
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline Left open top cooler, sauce (52F); ground beef (50F); marinara sauce (50F); heavy whipping cream (50F). Observed torn and missing gaskets on lower doors.
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over ready to eat cooked pork in front open top cooler. Operator removed salmon
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline Left open top cooler, sauce (52F); ground beef (50F); marinara sauce (50F); heavy whipping cream (50F). Observed torn and missing gaskets on lower doors. 2. front counter salad fridge; cheese (45F); diced tomatoes (44F). Per operator items were taken from walk in cooler and placed in units almost four hours ago. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch menu- smoked salmon. Reviewed menu updating with operator
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided food employee reporting agreement to operator. Employees signed during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline Left open top cooler, sauce (52F); ground beef (50F); marinara sauce (50F); heavy whipping cream (50F). Observed torn and missing gaskets on lower doors.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cookline floor next to hand sink and front counter behind salad reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf in kitchen cookline accumulation of dust
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area, bowl used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above cook line leaking water. Has water damage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor on cook line has standing water due to ceiling leaking.
Food stored on floor. In prep area, fryer oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean/sanitized dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline - Raw shrimp stored behind cheese in upper section of open top cooler. Walk in cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked eggplant. Operator stored all items properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
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. Provided handout to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline utensils - water 83F and 90F. Operator moved back to stovetop to heat water to at least 135F.
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