5TH ELEMENT INDIAN CUISINE
101 PALM HARBOUR PKWY 126, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.302.0202
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23. Person in charge renewed online during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Dish machine tests at 0ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold inside.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on covered irolls. Person in charge removed apron.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Face down on floor. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Dish machine sanitizer is at Oppm. Person in charge called a repairman to come out.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over onion curry. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 51F; ( - Cold Holding); per person in charge chicken just came into kitchen and sat out. Person in charge put into walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink was missing paper towels. Person in charge replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Samosas not dated. Person in charge dated.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in freezer at end of cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon completely thawed in vacuum packed bags.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream and milk opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon completely thawed in vacuum packed bags. Package says to keep should remain frozen, removed from bag and then thaw.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor in kitchen. Person in charge stated it had just been delivered. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soiled utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied and placed in dish area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Establishment has exposed raw wood under naan warmer in kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in back side of bar is blocked by storage of miscellaneous items.
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer was at 0ppm in 3 compartment sink. Added bleach and it tested at 75ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler; yogurt sauce made yesterday 50F. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per person in charge yogurt sauce made yesterday 50F. Person in charge discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon thawing in vacuum packed bags. Still frozen. Person in charge had bags cut open. On bags it say to remove from packaging while frozen and then thaw.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Damp rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. After priming still at 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes 51F, noodles 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Both were above fill line. Person in charge said out 1 hour. Placed back into walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop bread mixture. Person in charge removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment is reusing single service yogurt containers.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23. Person in charge renewed online during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; raw chicken over cooked beans. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over shrimp. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in reach in cooler and milk at bar not dated. Person in charge dated.
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. Establishment does not have proof of any training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food throughout establishment not dated. Person in charge dated during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen; 2 unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop used to obtain flour. Person in charge removed scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on oven doors. Person in charge removed.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; chicken not covered. Person in charge covered during inspection.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Bar exit door is blocked by boxes. Person in charge began to move during inspection.
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.