El Balcony De Las Americas, 15931 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: El Balcony De Las Americas
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15931 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
License #: 1621096
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 2/16/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed garbage can broken.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Reach in, cooks line.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.Mop sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Prep area, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.tomatoes and peas front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on storage counter under handwash sink, cashhiers area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken and rice, steam table, kitchen Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. A/C vents/covers and ceiling. throughout. Repeat Violation.
3/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. A/C vents/covers and ceiling. throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 02/13/2011.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. several containers with rice in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked plantains in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken in alto-sham at 120 degrees. alto-sham set to 120 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked chicken on side of grill. Chicken has been reheated immediately. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. re-using single use gloves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in rear kitchen on shelf above food prep table Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and hoodfilters
  • Observed build-up of dust and/or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guards in walk-in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. spoons stored improperly- not stored with handle up Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. A/C vents/covers and ceiling. throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. green liquid in spray bottle by dishwash area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 02/13/2011.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.spoons
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.boiled eggs
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.rice
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.raid roach spray by handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Complaint FullWarning Issued

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