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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL

5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL located in POMPANO BEACH has undergone 13 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1325 North Powerline Road
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33069
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13530774

  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.though out the kitchen and dishwasher area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471661

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in coked rice on cook line. Observed bowl with no handle in rice pudding in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on rack. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled though out kitchen. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 118F on stove operator operator increase flame on stove **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopped onions diced cooked chicken, marinated chicken peeled onions not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.though out the kitchen and dishwasher area Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food cornstarch, flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm chlorine Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of baby corn. Repeat Violation 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. 0 Ppm chlorine Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 15-20 flying insects around bags of onions. Operator removed bags of onions still observed four flying insects in area not landing on anything. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over Rte sauce in lower flip top cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler tandoori Marsala (47F - Cold Hol; yello dhal (47F - Cold Holding); fried vegetables (52F - Cold Holding); tandoori chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ; kurma sauce (49F - Cold Holding)c; milk (48F - Cold Holding) ; chicken briyani (51F - Cold Holding); rice batter (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of shredded mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding)sitting on top of the rail inside flip top cooler. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes not prep or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler to chill. Observed in-flip top coolers fried cauliflower (47F - Cold Holding); curry goat (41-47F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (44-49F - Cold Holdings flip top #3 ; vegetable samosa (44-45F - Cold Holding); lamb samosa (43-49F - Cold Holding); Marsala rice (45-47F - Cold Holding) per operator items removed from refrigerator and placed on line approximately 2.5 hours ago items placed in walk-in cooler to quickly cool. Observed in walk-in cooler tandoori Marsala (47F - Cold Hol; yello dhal (47F - Cold Holding); fried vegetables (52F - Cold Holding); tandoori chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ; kurma sauce (49F - Cold Holding)c; milk (48F - Cold Holding) ; chicken briyani (51F - Cold Holding); rice batter (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. Observed multiple sauces in walk-in cooler made more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471597

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916510

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed in kitchen area fly sticky tape over flip top coolers and table used for prepping food. Approximately 20 dead small flying insects in sticky tape. Operator removed.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license on the premises is expired on Dec 01, 2024. Advised operator to print and display new license.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor stuck in sticky trap in kitchen area. Additionally observed approximately 5 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several clean dishes with wet nesting.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen area fly sticky tape over flip top coolers and table used for prepping food. Approximately 20 dead small flying insects in sticky tape. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in both walk in coolers several different containers of food on the floor.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several clean dishes with old labels attached to them. Operator removed old stickers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in both walk in coolers several different containers of food left uncovered.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in three compartment sink a chlorine: 200+ ppm.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of puréed tomatoes with a large dent on the seam. Operator discarded dented can. See stop sale.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 40 small flying insects in kitchen area, landing on unwashed onions, cutting boards, clean utensils, flip top coolers. Additionally, observed approximately 10 small flying insects in dishwashing room, landing on clean dishes. Additionally, observed approximately 5 small flying insects in bar area.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on floor crawling on floor.
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 25 roach excrement on wall in kitchen by clean storage rack.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent dropping on top of dishwasher. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler near back entrance: vegetable samosa (45-60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53-58F - Cold Holding); lamb samosas (52-55F - Cold Holding); second cooler by back entrance: cooked chicken (44-46F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice with vegetables (44-47F - Cold Holding). As per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler near back entrance: vegetable samosa (45-60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53-58F - Cold Holding); lamb samosas (52-55F - Cold Holding); second cooler by back entrance: cooked chicken (44-46F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (45-47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice with vegetables (44-47F - Cold Holding). As per operator held in cooler for more than 24 hours.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink for ice at bar and ice cream machine hand wash sinks.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53B-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.
  • 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. Observed several containers of cooked food, chicken, lamb, goat, vegetables without date marks. As per operator cooked more than 24 hours ago.

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense cornstarch and rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing In preparation area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted or in a protected manner at expo station.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan of raw fish on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wallpaper peeling in dining room at booths located by windows
  • 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. Observed handle of scoop in contact with rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 115F next to rice cooker.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed goat 58F being thawed in standing water.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tamarind sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator correctly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw goat goat (58F - Cold Holding) in standing water per operator out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator stated was going to cook. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnect from dish machine excess water on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: At time of call back inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Chef primed 0 Ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch and rice flour containers. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler handles. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons on expo station not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of peppers on walk-in floor. Operator elevated Observed box of ice cream cones on floor under soft serve machine Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line with accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnect from dish machine excess water on floor Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve insulated cups stored on floor under soft serve machine. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of sauce not covered in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food rice flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm chef added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) on sheet pans on speed rack spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices stored in Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Chef primed 0 Ppm Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) on sheet pans on speed rack spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices I. Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet mango custard (66F - Cold Holding); rice Kheer (65F - Cold Holding); curd rice (65F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (65F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans sitting on top of the ice. per chef out of temperature less than 4 hours. Employee added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices stored in Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime chef removed and placed in dish room to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Observed in walk in cooler cooked spinach, chick peas,goat and chicken per chef prepared December 8 and 9 Warning

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - 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
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing on cook line and back kitchen area
  • 24-05-4:Basic - 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-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed garlic and ginger mash and bus pan of chicken on walk-in floor
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine.
  • 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. Scoop handle in contact with rice.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - 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.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnected from dishwasher.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of sauces and food not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath shelf with bags of flour.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 08A-05-6:High 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-01-6:High 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**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On pot and pan shelf Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet salad cut romaine (80F - Cold Holding); curd rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice kheer (66F - Cold Holding); mango custard (73F - Cold Holding) I shallow pans with little ice underneath per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less then 3 hours employee added more ice to buffet. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: cut romaine (54F - Cold Holding); curd rice (41F - Cold Holding); rice kheer (46F - Cold Holding); mango custard (46F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in flip top unit. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour Chef removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On pot and pan shelf Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers of sauce stored on the walk-in freezer floor. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, mashed sweet potato,ground chicken,Indian cheese not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Underneath storage shelf by the hand washing sink. Employee elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour ,rice flour ,cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
  • 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. Observed cooked rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Per operator cooked the night before and held in cooler since yesterday evening. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Per operator cooked the night before and held in cooler since yesterday evening. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet salad cut romaine (80F - Cold Holding); curd rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice kheer (66F - Cold Holding); mango custard (73F - Cold Holding) I shallow pans with little ice underneath per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less then 3 hours employee added more ice to buffet. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken,cooked goat,chickpeas, potato per operator made on Monday August 19 Warning

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346788

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed drink pitchers not inverted at bar area. Operator turned pitchers over. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed stored food on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8416243

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sugar and cornstarch storage container(s); bowl used to dispense sugar/cornstarch. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside cabinet under buffet. 3 dead roaches under/behind soda fountain/ice cream machine.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. At triple sink; equipment and utensils washed then placed in sanitizing solution and then rinsed. Operator set up triple sink correctly for dishes to be washed, rinsed and then sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; pot of garlic ginger paste stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At prep area; ripped tin foil used as cover on shelf under prep tables.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At kitchen; wall behind/next to ice machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; case of raw tilapia stored over pan of cooked chicken. Operator moved tilapia to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat onions. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At triple sink; chlorine 200+ ppm. Operator remade to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; chicken (100°F - Cooling 2:05pm); chicken (100°F - Cooling 2:50pm). Chicken stored on stove top in large pot with tight fitting lid. Operator stated chicken cooling for less than 2 hours. At this rate chicken will not reach 70°F within 2 hours. Operator moved chicken to walk-in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. At walk-in cooler; cooked lentils/cooked chicken/cooked rice, prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation