El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation
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11901 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33323El Balcon de las Americas III in Plantation has been inspected 24 times since 2016, with 161 total violations averaging 6.7 per inspection—nearly 30 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been persistent, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 6 inspections, approved food source violations in multiple inspections, and food contact surface violations appearing repeatedly. Additional recurring high-priority findings include proper hand washing violations, time as control violations, and consumer advisory violations. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines. In August 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 4 violations including employee health reporting, hand washing, food contact surfaces, and time as control violations. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 documented 18 violations including high-priority violations related to approved food source, allergen awareness, time as control, and shell stock requirements. That inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024056902 | $400.00 | Aug 22, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018009852 | $360.00 | Jan 26, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation last inspected?
- El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation had?
- El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation find?
- El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation ever been shut down?
- No, El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation been fined?
- El Balcon De Las Americas III in Plantation has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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