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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN BISTRO AND BAR

5130 LINTON BLVD UNIT E1 · DELRAY BEACH · Broward County · FL 33484

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3621310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10914310
DBPR license1625688

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Garbanzo beans in dry storage area dented across the seam. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dry storage area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment at dry storage area where cans are stored. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler across from grill. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and food debris. Observed paper towel holder soiled with grease and food debris at dry storage area hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths stored on clean table in kitchen. Operator throwed in laundry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.