DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

5TH ELEMENT INDIAN BISTRO AND BAR

5130 LINTON BLVD UNIT E1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718877

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in poor repair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under cutting boards of cook line flip top coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Rust pitted under food debris **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885489

  • 35A-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
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in poor repair 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. Scoops improperly stored in spice containers. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at wait station Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-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
  • 35A-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
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon container of degreaser stored above bagged onions. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under cutting boards of cook line flip top coolers Warning

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885252

  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722590

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line reach in coolers Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on underside of prep table in cook line in kitchen Observed 20+ live roaches under tin foil lined shelf of prep table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheel of left side cook line flip top cooler in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on ground under cook line flip tops in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on ground under hood cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach inside of ansul pull valve on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on underside of mount to table mounted can opener blade in prep area in kitchen Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473448

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on hood filters, front of cook line flip top coolers
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on cutting boards on cook line
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dry rice stores in hand wash sink at triple sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink. Operator provided loose paper towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562320

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Uv light installed above prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Operator states service call is placed to move uv light. No food items stored under uv light. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560238

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead, insects in control devices. Observed in UV light installed above prep table Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed and discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pan of home made yogurt stored on floor Warning
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Uv light installed above prep table Warning
  • 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer empty. No sanitizer to replace. Instructed operator to set up triple sink. Operator sent employee to retrieve new sanitizer for ware washing machine **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-32-4:High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. 8 Five Gallon buckets that previously held chemicals used to store sauces in walk in cooler/residential reach in cooler. See stop sale. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 live small flying insects landing on clean cutting boards stored on ware storage shelf behind cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on bags of onions stored on prep table next to back door in kitchen Observed 1 live flying insect landing on cut melon at buffet line. See Stop Sale Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked spinach in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live flying insect landing on cut melon at buffet line. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. home made yogurt (92F - Hot Holding). Operator states item was boiled last night and has been removed from heat being held at room temperature for approximately 10-12 hours. Unknown time of temperature. 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. home made yogurt (92F - Hot Holding). Operator states item was boiled last night and has been removed from heat being held at room temperature for approximately 10-12 hours. Unknown time of temperature. See Stop Sale. Discussed special processes with operator Warning
  • 03G-46-1:Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment preparing home made yogurt that requires item to be held at room temperature for more than four hours Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344866

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around Dish washer
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to Dish washer
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - scoop handle in contact with flour
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at service station. Employee replaced paper towel Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Potatoes, cooked rice. Walk In Cooler.