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5TH ELEMENT TASTE OF INDIA

9551 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 10 & 11 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32256

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3706321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744806
DBPR license2609679

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. One fly by dough mix area.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in end cooler 46°. Per Person In Charge just place. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop. Rice. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple food tubs, containers in floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.

#6Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose insulation to end cooler.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered food items In walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen desserts thawing at room temperature. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.