EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS PRODUCTION

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves contain rust

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee rest rooms not self closing

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Operator discarded wiping cloth Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic cups on floor. Manager moved case onto riser. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container sugar missing label. Manager relabeled. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in two bottles under dish machine.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance along baffle in ice machine.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.

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

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

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink throughout.

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

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.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 containers with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container.

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.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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 wall in dishwashing area.

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed 2 cracked eggs in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2. Observed no soap at a hand wash sink in prep area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block by food boxes.

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 potato salad stored in refrigerator and cook potatoes stored in walk-in cooler . Per operator, both items were prepared on 02/06/2022. -Observed no date mark on cooked burger patties stored in refrigerator. Item was cooked on 02/06/2022. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed floor area cover with standing water in dishwashing area. -Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen and walk in cooler floor.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

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 and cornmeal containers.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Observed cooked plantains stored in thank you bags.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs and raw pork stored over cooked plantains and hotdogs in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hotdogs and burger patties cold held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Both items has been stored in unit from yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hotdogs and burger patties cold held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Both items has been stored in unit from yesterday. See stop sale.

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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 burger stored in refrigerator. Per operator, burger cooked on 10/10/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site

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 salt container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.