El Balcon de Las Americas IV INC
246 S Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 · Permanent Food Service · License 1618976
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over cheese in reach in cooler on cook line.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over cheese in reach in cooler on cook line.
Chef removed eggs
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Stacking metal pans when wet
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No handwashing signs in men's restrooms
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Insect control device over prep table in kitchen by back exit door
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.