5TH ELEMENT TASTE OF INDIA
9551 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 10 & 11 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over gallons of milk. Person in charge over to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raitha in walk in cooler at 45-46F ambient cooling overnight in large covered 15 gallon container. Onion sauce in walk in freezer with cooked onions cooling overnight in large container at 61F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes and cheese in left sided reach in cooler bottom across from rotating oven at 46-47F. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Temped at 41F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raitha in walk in cooler at 45-46F ambient cooling overnight in large covered 15 gallon container. Onion sauce in walk in freezer with cooked onions cooling overnight in large container at 61F.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ghee made in house stored on top of oven at 130F. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bowls used as scoop in bulk spices with no handle. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the floor around double door reach in freezer by interior walk in cooler/ walk in freezer. Person in charge discarded. Also, accumulated dead flying insects observed in glue trap in kitchen. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dish pit area, under prep sink in kitchen. Observed wall with damage by tandoori section. Ceiling tiles missing to left of main cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer. Also, multiple items stored uncovered. Person in charge began raising and covering. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen. Person in charge turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:27 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.