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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm chlorine **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of baby corn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4High 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**
35A-02-7High 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**
08A-05-6High 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**
01B-02-5High 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**
03A-02-5High 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 4
53A-02-7Intermediate – 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**
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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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 9
14-01-5Basic – 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**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed several pans not properly air-dried – wet nesting on rack. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled though out kitchen. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – 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**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chopped onions diced cooked chicken, marinated chicken peeled onions not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.though out the kitchen and dishwasher area **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food cornstarch, flour removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:57 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.