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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 dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3500838
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8885489
DBPR license1625688

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 13, 2024 1:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 14, 2024 11:33 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on leg of prep table on left side cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of wheels of left side flip top on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of wheels of middle flip top on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of wheels of right side flip top on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 live roaches on ground under cook line equipment flip tops in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach inside of employee restroom located in back of house dry storage area in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach under top ware washing shelf in ware washing area in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed build up of roach droppings inside of soap dispenser at hand wash sink in dry storage area in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon container of degreaser stored above bagged onions. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under cutting boards of cook line flip top coolers **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside of back of left side flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches inside of employee restroom located in back of house dry storage area in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches inside of drip pan of water heater in dry storage area in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of not in use ice bin at water station at wait station in front of kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of door of right side cook line flip top. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in poor repair **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops improperly stored in spice containers. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.