5TH ELEMENT INDIAN CATERING
1484 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · (904) 502-9939
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -3 flies by mopsink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen -4 flies in storage area
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 hire
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen -4 flies in storage area
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -brown bags used for curry leaves
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by 3 compartment sink
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 hire
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar
Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of water on floor in bathroom
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not working in employee bathroom. Sign on door stated out of order. Employee removed sign. Manager placing flash light in bathroom. 1 light in kitchen going on and off.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of burners soiled -hood filters soiled
Stored food not covered. Storage area Sugar
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -200 ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
Hasp on front door and bolt type lock on rear door. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Green bucket in hand sink
Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in freezers
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water dripping in front of walk in freezers -water damage and some holes in ceiling tile by walk in freezers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cookline oven
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in freezer gaskets soiled
Objectionable odors by mopsink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by chest freezers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -corn starch
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in coolers and freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling tiles in walk in cooler area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mold like substance on wall at mopsink
- From initial inspection : Hasp on front door marked exit. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -3 flies by mopsink
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -approximately 10 droppings in Shaffer pan in storage room. Manager clean up.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked baked potatoes and cooked plant food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handsink by 3 compartment sink hot side appears be turn off only a slight stream of water comes out of Fauct
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour
Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in coolers and freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling tiles in walk in cooler area
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of unused reach in cooler soiled and cutting
Stored food not covered. -container of rice
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mold like substance on wall at mopsink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under handsink
Hasp on front door marked exit. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -walk in freezer Bag of raw chicken over box of ocrs
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by 3 compartment sink -employee bathroom
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. -per manager all employees have been working for 2 weeks, 2 employees signed forms
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -Prep area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -tcs sauce 41f
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -by walk in cooler -water damage to ceiling in storage room, -water dripping from ceiling in storage room -water dripping into large pot near walk in cooler -per manager they speaking with landlord about roof
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -larges pots
Food stored on floor. -containers of food on floor in walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ware washing area -prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of burners soiled
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -hasp and pad log on front double door -hasp on second front door
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 3 lap tanks stored in storage room
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. -per operator going use bleach. Establishment currently not operating. Establishment needs sanitizer prior to operating.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -old waitstation,ware washing,cookline
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -Observed hasp on front door. Per operator lock smith coming tomorrow.
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.