5TH ELEMENT INDIA KITCHEN
1448 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-265-0726
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
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MAR 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked onion sauce 45f per manager made yesterday-see stop sale
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser on soda station
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ice machine room
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -not properly attached to wall in ice machine room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jackets stored on rack with cans
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler by fryers -gasket torn on walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove burners soiled -Gasket soiled on walk in cooler
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. -ice cream cone
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled in storage room -floor soiled under cooking equipment -under ice machine
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by chess freezers
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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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. -o ppm
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touch cell phone placed back into pocket with gloved hand,employee continued to work with bread
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -utensils store in hand sink at bar
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, per employee there is a leak
Accumulation of dead small fly insects in glue trap above chest freezers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -ice machine room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf with clean dishes
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -behind soda station
Hole in or other damage to wall. -by pipe and hand sink in ice machine room
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by chess freezers
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -in storage room
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in storage room -floor soiled under dish machine -floor soiled behind drink station
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 droppings on floor in storage room
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.
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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf above reach in
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -keys stored with spoons
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -gap at bottom of screen door in storage room
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - Next to soups
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -can holder rack soiled
Stored food not covered. -walk in freezer -ice cones at bar -corrected on site
Togo bags used to stored food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour cookline -flour by ice machine door
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in storage room -floor soiled under dish machine -floor soiled behind drink station
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler across from fryer and stove -gasket torn on walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -3 chest freezer
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Rawa,jalebi,nachos,by buffet
Raw animal food stored /chicken over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Reach cooler on cookline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -chicken and lamb
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Manager discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Manager discarded
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
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -buffet cheese in sauce 119f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with bleach and water stored next to fryer oil
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -2 cutting boards manager discarded
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -lids to flour,rice flour,corn flour cracked and missing pieces
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by ice machine -bar
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach and water
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -around doors and middle of dishwasher interior
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler across from fryer and stove -gasket torn on walk in freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door,bottom of door in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -3 chest freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -small by soups
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over Tcs sauce in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiled on reach in coolers -can opener
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice batter
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer -Walk in cooler carrots and vegetables on floor -box of potatoes on floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knife between wall and shelf
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -food storage area -walk in cooler
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -storage room
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -Antacid type stored on shelf above reach in cooler
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
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over batter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -yogurt 44f
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -brasso stored with food
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -ice scoop store in handsink,ice machine room
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Cookline
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -batter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -around vents
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear door
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -2 shelves under two prep tables
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Togo on floor at bar
Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -in storage area by seasoning containers
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under ice machine
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.