5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL
1325 S POWERLINE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw fish on top of pan of cooked goat in walk-in cooler. Chef stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (125F – Hot Holding); cheese (122F – Hot Holding) in hot holding unit per chef held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Chef recon stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of garlic and ginger mash a bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing on cook line and back kitchen area
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons on front line not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed garlic and ginger mash and bus pan of chicken on walk-in floor
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with rice.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnected from dishwasher.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of sauces and food not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath shelf with bags of flour.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.