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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN CUISINE

101 PALM HARBOUR PKWY 126 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3661849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13509674
DBPR license2800781

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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 not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold inside.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on covered irolls. Person in charge removed apron. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Face down on floor. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.