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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN CATERING

1484 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32114

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503033
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8892029
DBPR license7407942

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -3 flies by mopsink **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -approximately 10 droppings in Shaffer pan in storage room . Manager clean up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked baked potatoes and cooked plant food. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handsink by 3 compartment sink hot side appears be turn off only a slight stream of water comes out of Fauct **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in coolers and freezers. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling tiles in walk in cooler area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of unused reach in cooler soiled and cutting **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -container of rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mold like substance on wall at mopsink **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under handsink **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.