5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL
1325 S POWERLINE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tamarind sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw goat goat (58F – Cold Holding) in standing water per operator out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator stated was going to cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense cornstarch and rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing In preparation area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted or in a protected manner at expo station.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pan of raw fish on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wallpaper peeling in dining room at booths located by windows
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 115F next to rice cooker.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed goat 58F being thawed in standing water.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.