EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS IV INC
246 S POWERLINE RD, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 954-420-9522
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in men's restroom. Water temperature 74°F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022031205 | Jun 22, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $400 |
| 2--2018056363 | Oct 22, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chorine test strips at time of inspection
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in men's restroom. Water temperature 74°F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has some sort of slime by ice chute.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands in women's restroom manager put handwashing signs in women's restroom
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in walk in cooler was not working, stuck at 46°f.. Chef removed and replaced with new thermometer
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. Fish thawed out had the packaging cut but not removed from packaging. Chef removed fish from plastic bags.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets on two door cooler are damaged beyond repaired, door has trouble staying closed, taping door to stay closed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded in prep area by back door
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over three compartment sinks missing shielding
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken in standing water. Chef put chicken under cool running water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on the cook line still with stickers. Chef removed stickers and washed avocados.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled. Chef labeled salt.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Steak and fish uncovered in walk in cooler. Chef covered all items
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked pork and vegetables. Chef moved items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloved hands, then proceed to handle clean equipment and pans of ready to eat food without changing gloves and and washing hands. Discussed with operator
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling/talking on cell phone with gloved hands then proceed to food handling without changing gloves. Discussed with operator
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above triple sink area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to container on pan in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at triple sink. Drain pipe draining on top of drain cover causing water to flow onto floor surface. Discussed with operator
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.