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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN BISTRO AND BAR

5130 LINTON BLVD UNIT E1 · DELRAY BEACH · Broward County · FL 33484

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3433564
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722590
DBPR license1625688

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 10, 2024 2:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 13, 2024 8:16 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on underside of prep table in cook line in kitchen Observed 20+ live roaches under tin foil lined shelf of prep table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheel of left side cook line flip top cooler in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on ground under cook line flip tops in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on ground under hood cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach inside of ansul pull valve on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on underside of mount to table mounted can opener blade in prep area in kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line reach in coolers **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.