DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

5TH ELEMENT INDIA KITCHEN

1448 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801339

  • 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in storage room -floor soiled under dish machine -floor soiled behind drink station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: -behind drink station time extension **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on small cooler -3 cutting boards on large coolers on -can opener blade soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Cutting boards on order **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892164

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf above reach in Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -keys stored with spoons Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -gap at bottom of screen door in storage room Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - Next to soups Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cook line Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -can holder rack soiled Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in freezer -ice cones at bar -corrected on site Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Togo bags used to stored food. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour cookline -flour by ice machine door Warning
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in storage room -floor soiled under dish machine -floor soiled behind drink station Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 droppings on floor in storage room Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -portion cup of yogurt 46 advised to keep a single layer. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on small cooler -3 cutting boards on large coolers on -can opener blade soiled Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk in cooler Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891648

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler across from fryer and stove -gasket torn on walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -3 chest freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Improved **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773336

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -around doors and middle of dishwasher interior Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler across from fryer and stove -gasket torn on walk in freezer Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door ,bottom of door in disrepair Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -3 chest freezer Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -small by soups Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Rawa,jalebi,nachos ,by buffet Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored /chicken over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Reach cooler on cookline Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -chicken and lamb Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Manager discarded Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Manager discarded Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese 46f -green sauce with cooked garlic 55f per manager made Sunday -manager discarded -Mexican sauce 51f over 4 hours manager discarded -buffet yogurt,tomato sauce,rice / milk 45f to 46f less than 4 hours Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -buffet cheese in sauce 119f **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with bleach and water stored next to fryer oil Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -2 cutting boards manager discarded Warning
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -lids to flour,rice flour,corn flour cracked and missing pieces Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by ice machine -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hires Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach and water Warning

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503973

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee bathroom
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice batter Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer -Walk in cooler carrots and vegetables on floor -box of potatoes on floor **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knife between wall and shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease and debris on large burner -walk in cooler shelves soiled -shelves soiled under buffet
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -food storage area -walk in cooler
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -storage room
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -lamb 46f to 52f made yesterday not cooled to 41f or below in 6 hours
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over Tcs sauce in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiled on reach in coolers -can opener
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Cookline per chef pipe lying in has cold plumber

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372239

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee bathroom
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -batter Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -around vents
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear door
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf soiled under small prep table -gasket soiled on cooler/Cookline -grease build up on top of stove and two large burners -walk in cooler gaskets soiled -hood soiled with grease
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -2 shelves under two prep tables
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Togo on floor at bar Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -in storage area by seasoning containers
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under ice machine
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Antacid type stored on shelf above reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0 ppm corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over batter
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -yogurt 44f
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -brasso stored with food Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -ice scoop store in handsink,ice machine room
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Cookline
  • 02C-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 chicken and plant food