5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT
1133 RINEHART RD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
41 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. – high shelf at cookline over food prep cooler **Warning**
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. – goat curry 86-91F, cooling 2.5 hours **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensils stored in unclean water in front of stove. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw shell eggs over yogurt rice in walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 on floor below unused lowboy cooler under flat grill -3 on gaskets of unused lowboy cooler below flat grill -1 on floor underneath prep table -5 on floor underneath reach-in cooler at end of cookline -1 on underside of reach-in cooler at end of cookline -1 on floor underneath tandori oven -1 on underside of white chest freezer **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – goat 72F, chicken 49F, curry sauce 48F, heavy whipping cream 52-53F, manchuria balls 53F, cubed cheese 50F, cooked chicken 49F, less than 2 hours in cookline prep unit **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – chicken curry, 106F, held off temperature control 2.5 hours **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – stainless polish stored in high shelf at cookline over food prep area **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. – cutting board at cookline prep table heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dry storage area **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **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. – only 2 food handler cards provided **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. – cooked meats, sauces, cooked plant foods **Warning**
Basic 25
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. – fly strips have accumulation of dead flying insects **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. – multiple items **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -in dry storage room **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. – black bin in warewashing area **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 on shelf at end of cookline near flat grill -2 on gaskets of unused lowboy unit below flat grill -6 on floor underneath prep table – 5 on floor below shelving at expediting area **Admin Complaint**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – cellphone on high shelf at cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-54-4Basic – Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. – dishwasher spraying water on dishware after washing in dishmachine **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – near three compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment/prep tables **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -dry storage -walk-in freezer, employee elevated foods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-17-4Basic – Garbage can soiled. – at cookline **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – hole in wall in expediting area – FRP board not sealed near mop sink **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – spatulas **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Multiple Nonfood-contact surface heavily soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -exterior of trash cans – exterior of single burner units – exterior of fryers – top of rotoquip oven – hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease – exterior of prep cooler – high shelf over stove – exterior of spice containers – unused lowboy drawers below flat grill – can opener – walk in cooler fan unit – underside of cooking equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. – water runs continuously at back handsink **Repeat Violation** **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. – throughout kitchen **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.