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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT

1133 RINEHART RD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3733249
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13857190
DBPR license6905261

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -stand mixer hook -interior of microwaves -white cutting board on prep table is stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: -white cutting board on prep table is stained **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: -stand mixer hook -white cutting board on prep table is stained **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#4Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-62-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light not functioning. -over dry storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-24: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.