5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT
1133 RINEHART RD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
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 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored over bucket of yogurt, operator reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 57F, curry chicken 55F, cheese 56F, cooked vegetable balls 56F, cooked potato 56F, per operator all foods stored in top of nonfunctional reach-in cooler overnight, operator discarded **Warning**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in triple glass door reach-in cooler, operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -reach-in cooler cutting board stained, operator states new cutting boards have been ordered **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in dishwashing area used to store plastic bucket, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Sridhar **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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to microwaves, employee restocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 12
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -fly sticky tape with an accumulation of dead flies over rear prep area, employee discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -styrofoam cup stored in peanuts -multiple foods stored in walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dishwashing area **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -two cookline reach-in coolers, operator states new units have been ordered **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water stored on shelf above prep table, employee discarded **Corrected On-Site** **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 cell phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -repairs are ongoing **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall in expo area -walls around mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -sides of fryer and reach-in cooler drawer unit not in use have an accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sink in dishwashing area soiled with grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -many food containers in walk-in cooler uncovered **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in rear prep area have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:42 AM.
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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.