DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

5TH ELEMENT AUTHENTIC INDIAN RESTAURANT

1133 Rinehart Road
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560526

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen. Per operator they are still discussing replacements with landlord Repeat Violation
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -handsink in kitchen beverage area
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -dry storeroom
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. -second light in walk in cooler. One light is functioning.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lids and exteriors of wheeled bins in dry storeroom soiled Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -in dry storeroom
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear exit doors n kitchen
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -operator states that shelving is on order -walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to grill at entrance to kitchen
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -2 pans chicken, one at 115F and the other at 110F, on buffet for less than 45 minutes per operator. Operator advised to remove and reheat **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink in kitchen beverage area filled with paper goods
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -several empty propane tanks stacked at back door. Operator states they were left there by a former employee.

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569872

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling,kitchen /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Operator states he is corresponding with landlord to replace these. The sprinklers have already been replaced. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: -operator indicates he has ordered new shelving and is expecting it to arrive 12-26 or 12-27 **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560045

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling,kitchen /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline Ventilation hood soiled with grease, - flat top sides soiled with grease and grime. - in storage area , lids to flour salt and sugar soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365683

  • 35B-08-4:Basic - 2- Fly sticky tapes hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling,kitchen /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in freezer chest and walk in freezer Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at wash ware hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline Ventilation hood soiled with grease, - flat top sides soiled with grease and grime. - in storage area , lids to flour salt and sugar soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cup stored in storage area floor, Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 5 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. Potatoes in kitchen hot holding unit , 15 minutes. Operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris, Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Corrected On-Site 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 cooker rice not date marked from 48 hours. 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