5th Element India Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
29
Score
5th Element India Kitchen appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which 5th Element India Kitchen's 29 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 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
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser on soda station
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ice machine room
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -not properly attached to wall in ice machine room
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler by fryers -gasket torn on walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -bar
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove burners soiled -Gasket soiled on walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -walk in cooler
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice cream cone **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled in storage room -floor soiled under cooking equipment -under ice machine
36-10-4
29
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by chess freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Improved **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Cutting boards on order **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in storage room -floor soiled under dish machine -floor soiled behind drink station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: -behind drink station time extension **Time Extended**
36-10-4
86
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 droppings on floor in storage room **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-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 cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on shelf above reach in **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -keys stored with spoons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -gap at bottom of screen door in storage room **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - Next to soups **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cook line **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -can holder rack soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in freezer -ice cones at bar -corrected on site **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Togo bags used to stored food. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour cookline -flour by ice machine door **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled in storage room -floor soiled under dish machine -floor soiled behind drink station **Warning**
36-10-4
32
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler across from fryer and stove -gasket torn on walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -3 chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Improved **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored /chicken over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Reach cooler on cookline **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -chicken and lamb **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Manager discarded **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Manager discarded **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -buffet cheese in sauce 119f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with bleach and water stored next to fryer oil **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Rawa,jalebi,nachos ,by buffet **Warning**
08B-02-4
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. -new hires **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach and water **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -2 cutting boards manager discarded **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -lids to flour,rice flour,corn flour cracked and missing pieces **Warning**
14-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by ice machine -bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -around doors and middle of dishwasher interior **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on reach in cooler across from fryer and stove -gasket torn on walk in freezer **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door ,bottom of door in disrepair **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -3 chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -small by soups **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
11
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -yogurt 44f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Antacid type stored on shelf above reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over batter
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -brasso stored with food **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -ice scoop store in handsink,ice machine room
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Cookline
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -batter **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -around vents
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - 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
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -2 shelves under two prep tables
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Togo on floor at bar **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -in storage area by seasoning containers
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under ice machine
36-10-4
18
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or soil residue - can opener - cutting boards -soda heads **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Soda heads complied **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Can opener and soda head complied **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, residue, or dust. - walk in cooler door - exterior of food containers - prep cooler gaskets - wall ledge between cookline and expediting area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Gaskets on order Wall of walk in cooler complied Wall ledge complied Exterior of containers complied **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5th Element India Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5th Element India Kitchen on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5th Element India Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 5th Element India Kitchen.
How does 5th Element India Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
5th Element India Kitchen most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has 5th Element India Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 5th Element India Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 5th Element India Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 5th Element India Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 5th Element India Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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