5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.though out the kitchen and dishwasher area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm chlorine Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of baby corn. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 Ppm chlorine Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15-20 flying insects around bags of onions. Operator removed bags of onions still observed four flying insects in area not landing on anything. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over Rte sauce in lower flip top cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler tandoori Marsala (47F - Cold Hol; yello dhal (47F - Cold Holding); fried vegetables (52F - Cold Holding); tandoori chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ; kurma sauce (49F - Cold Holding)c; milk (48F - Cold Holding) ; chicken briyani (51F - Cold Holding); rice batter (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of shredded mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding)sitting on top of the rail inside flip top cooler. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes not prep or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to chill. Observed in-flip top coolers fried cauliflower (47F - Cold Holding); curry goat (41-47F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (44-49F - Cold Holdings flip top #3 ; vegetable samosa (44-45F - Cold Holding); lamb samosa (43-49F - Cold Holding); Marsala rice (45-47F - Cold Holding) per operator items removed from refrigerator and placed on line approximately 2.5 hours ago items placed in walk-in cooler to quickly cool. Observed in walk-in cooler tandoori Marsala (47F - Cold Hol; yello dhal (47F - Cold Holding); fried vegetables (52F - Cold Holding); tandoori chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ; kurma sauce (49F - Cold Holding)c; milk (48F - Cold Holding) ; chicken briyani (51F - Cold Holding); rice batter (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple sauces in walk-in cooler made more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in coked rice on cook line. Observed bowl with no handle in rice pudding in walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on rack. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled though out kitchen. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 118F on stove operator operator increase flame on stove Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopped onions diced cooked chicken, marinated chicken peeled onions not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.though out the kitchen and dishwasher area Warning

Basic - Working containers of food cornstarch, flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in three compartment sink a chlorine: 200+ ppm.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of puréed tomatoes with a large dent on the seam. Operator discarded dented can. See stop sale.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 40 small flying insects in kitchen area, landing on unwashed onions, cutting boards, clean utensils, flip top coolers. Additionally, observed approximately 10 small flying insects in dishwashing room, landing on clean dishes. Additionally, observed approximately 5 small flying insects in bar area.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on floor crawling on floor.

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 25 roach excrement on wall in kitchen by clean storage rack.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent dropping on top of dishwasher. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler near back entrance: vegetable samosa (45-60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53-58F - Cold Holding); lamb samosas (52-55F - Cold Holding); second cooler by back entrance: cooked chicken (44-46F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice with vegetables (44-47F - Cold Holding). As per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler near back entrance: vegetable samosa (45-60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53-58F - Cold Holding); lamb samosas (52-55F - Cold Holding); second cooler by back entrance: cooked chicken (44-46F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice with vegetables (44-47F - Cold Holding). As per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink for ice at bar and ice cream machine hand wash sinks.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of cooked food, chicken, lamb, goat, vegetables without date marks. As per operator cooked more than 24 hours ago.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed in kitchen area fly sticky tape over flip top coolers and table used for prepping food. Approximately 20 dead small flying insects in sticky tape. Operator removed.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license on the premises is expired on Dec 01, 2024. Advised operator to print and display new license.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor stuck in sticky trap in kitchen area. Additionally observed approximately 5 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several clean dishes with wet nesting.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen area fly sticky tape over flip top coolers and table used for prepping food. Approximately 20 dead small flying insects in sticky tape. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in both walk in coolers several different containers of food on the floor.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several clean dishes with old labels attached to them. Operator removed old stickers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in both walk in coolers several different containers of food left uncovered.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Chef primed 0 Ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnect from dish machine excess water on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: At time of call back inspection still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm chef added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) on sheet pans on speed rack spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices stored in Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Chef primed 0 Ppm Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) on sheet pans on speed rack spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices I. Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet mango custard (66F - Cold Holding); rice Kheer (65F - Cold Holding); curd rice (65F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (65F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans sitting on top of the ice. per chef out of temperature less than 4 hours. Employee added more ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices stored in Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime chef removed and placed in dish room to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cooked spinach, chick peas,goat and chicken per chef prepared December 8 and 9 Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch and rice flour containers. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler handles. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons on expo station not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of peppers on walk-in floor. Operator elevated Observed box of ice cream cones on floor under soft serve machine Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line with accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnect from dish machine excess water on floor Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve insulated cups stored on floor under soft serve machine. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of sauce not covered in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food rice flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Per operator cooked the night before and held in cooler since yesterday evening. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Per operator cooked the night before and held in cooler since yesterday evening. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet salad cut romaine (80F - Cold Holding); curd rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice kheer (66F - Cold Holding); mango custard (73F - Cold Holding) I shallow pans with little ice underneath per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less then 3 hours employee added more ice to buffet. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken,cooked goat,chickpeas, potato per operator made on Monday August 19 Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in flip top unit. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour Chef removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On pot and pan shelf Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers of sauce stored on the walk-in freezer floor. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, mashed sweet potato,ground chicken,Indian cheese not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Underneath storage shelf by the hand washing sink. Employee elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour ,rice flour ,cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (45F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (45F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states food cooked yesterday and kept in cooler over night. Food not prepped or portioned today. At this rate food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (60F - Cold Holding) at prep table. Operator states chicken removed from cooler less than four hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Chicken placed on stove top to heat for buffet. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (45F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (45F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Operator states food cooked yesterday and kept in cooler over night. Food not prepped or portioned today. At this rate food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water-at dishwashing room. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair-walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food stored on floor of walk in cooler. Lentils stored on floor at cook line. Two trays of raw chicken stored on floor under counter. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit-on stove top. Utensil water 94F. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris-microwave interior. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour container. Warning