EL BALCON DE LAS AMERICAS REST

MARGATE, FL

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

El Balcon de las Americas Rest is a seating restaurant located at 7932 W Sample Road in Margate, Florida. The establishment has a capacity of 48 seats and holds a current, active permanent food service license. This restaurant serves as a dining venue in the Margate area.

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Food Safety Score

84 /100 · Good

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 4 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Jan 15, 2026 — cycle score 87 (60% weight) · 1 high, 0 intermediate, 3 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Jul 24, 2025 — cycle score 80 (40% weight) · 1 high, 1 intermediate, 6 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Jan 15, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V21 ×2
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
Class: Food Visit ID: 13471968 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10892576 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
7932 W SAMPLE RD
MARGATE, FL 33065
Seating
48 seats
Phone
954.346.4590
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Miami-Dade (code 13)

License

License Number
SEA1620021
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2026

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