5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT
1133 RINEHART RD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 47F, per operator stored in top of reach-in cooler less than 4 hours, operator placed empty pans in vacant spots to prevent the cold air from escaping **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 53F, per operator stored double panned in top of reach-in cooler less than 4 hours, operator relocated to proper location in reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on reach-in coolers are heavily stained **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in employee unisex bathroom -handwash sink in men's bathroom, operator cleared **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Sridhar, Lawrence, Samson **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in employee unisex bathroom -handwash sink in bar area, operator states repairs are scheduled for tomorrow **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 18
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -fly sticky tapes over cookline **Warning**
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. -employee unisex bathroom sink and mirror soiled -men's bathroom mirror soiled **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in food in top of reach-in cooler, operated removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans on dish drying rack, employee inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple open employee bottles of water on shelf above reach-in cooler **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpack and apron hanging off of dish drying rack, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -dishwashing area **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off of oven door handles, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink heavily soiled -exterior of trash receptacles -tops of cooking equipment -walk-in cooler door -walk-in freezer door -exterior of steamer **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -prep sink faucet running continuously -pvc pipe under prep sink leaking into buss tub Operator states repairs are scheduled for tomorrow **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above mop sink -wall above trash receptacle on cookline -wall behind cooking equipment -wall above prep table, behind knife holder **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.