5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT
1133 RINEHART RD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect in rear prep area near partially open door **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler across from stove: fried chicken 46F and cooked goat 52F, employee relocated foods to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -stand mixer hook -interior of microwaves -white cutting board on prep table is stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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**
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**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in men's bathroom **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
Basic 11
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in peanuts **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents over cookline and dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395. **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 over reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple buckets of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. -over dry storage area **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door -walk-in cooler green shelves -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwaves -mop sink is soiled -handwash sink next to mop sink is soiled -exterior of dry goods containers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -bags of raw chicken thawing at room temperature in prep sink **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in rear prep area -walls at end of cookline -walls above mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:41 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.