5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT
1133 RINEHART RD · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cold buffet: cut watermelon 47F, fruit custard 48F, yogurt with cooked rice 48F, per operator less than 1.25 hours, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control -cooked chicken 58-59F, per operator stored less than 2 hours in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice with vegetables 107-112F, per operator less than 1 hour stored in pot on prep table
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board heavily stained hanging off dish drying rack
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/
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**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area
Basic 15
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile displaced over service area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -per operator, multiple ceiling tiles over cookline damaged due to leak from air conditioning unit, leak has been repaired
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans on wire storage rack in dishwashing area
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator received via email **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -bowls in dishwashing area
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple missing or broken tiles in dishwashing area
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -spoon handle in contact with chicken curry in walk-in cooler
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in dishwashing area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -black plastic tub of frozen cooked chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table across from walk-in cooler
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:39 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.