5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2023, 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on leg of prep table on left side cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of wheels of left side flip top on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 3 live roaches inside of wheels of middle flip top on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live roaches inside of wheels of right side flip top on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 live roaches on ground under cook line equipment flip tops in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach inside of employee restroom located in back of house dry storage area in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach under top ware washing shelf in ware washing area in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed build up of roach droppings inside of soap dispenser at hand wash sink in dry storage area in kitchen **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon container of degreaser stored above bagged onions. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed under cutting boards of cook line flip top coolers **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches inside of back of left side flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches inside of employee restroom located in back of house dry storage area in kitchen. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches inside of drip pan of water heater in dry storage area in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of not in use ice bin at water station at wait station in front of kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of door of right side cook line flip top. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in poor repair **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops improperly stored in spice containers. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
45
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2024-09-13: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on underside of prep table in cook line in kitchen Observed 20+ live roaches under tin foil lined shelf of prep table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheel of left side cook line flip top cooler in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on ground under cook line flip tops in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches on ground under hood cook line equipment in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach inside of ansul pull valve on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches on underside of mount to table mounted can opener blade in prep area in kitchen **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line reach in coolers **Warning**
22-16-4
61
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dry rice stores in hand wash sink at triple sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink. Operator provided loose paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on hood filters, front of cook line flip top coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
61
Dec 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Uv light installed above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Operator states service call is placed to move uv light. No food items stored under uv light. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
95
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer empty. No sanitizer to replace. Instructed operator to set up triple sink. Operator sent employee to retrieve new sanitizer for ware washing machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. 8 Five Gallon buckets that previously held chemicals used to store sauces in walk in cooler/residential reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-32-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 9 live small flying insects landing on clean cutting boards stored on ware storage shelf behind cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on bags of onions stored on prep table next to back door in kitchen Observed 1 live flying insect landing on cut melon at buffet line. See Stop Sale **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked spinach in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live flying insect landing on cut melon at buffet line. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. home made yogurt (92F - Hot Holding). Operator states item was boiled last night and has been removed from heat being held at room temperature for approximately 10-12 hours. Unknown time of temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. home made yogurt (92F - Hot Holding). Operator states item was boiled last night and has been removed from heat being held at room temperature for approximately 10-12 hours. Unknown time of temperature. See Stop Sale. Discussed special processes with operator **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment preparing home made yogurt that requires item to be held at room temperature for more than four hours **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead, insects in control devices. Observed in UV light installed above prep table **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pan of home made yogurt stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Uv light installed above prep table **Warning**
35B-02-4
22
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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 touched cellphone then continued working. Employee changed gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils. HWS next to Ice machine Employee removed utensils **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Ice Machine,
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer compartment of 3 CS filled with water and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions .
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
47
Jan 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease behind stove
36-73-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar.
How does 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar 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 Indian Bistro and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 5th Element Indian Bistro and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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