5th Element Indian Catering
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited 5th Element Indian Catering seven times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Daytona Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen -4 flies in storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: 1 fly in kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 hire **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
78
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -brown bags used for curry leaves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 fly in kitchen -4 flies in storage area **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-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 hire **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in freezer **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of water on floor in bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - 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 . **Warning**
38-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of burners soiled -hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Storage area Sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
39
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in coolers and freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Next to walk in freezer **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling tiles in walk in cooler area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Ceiling tiles missing by entrance to kitchen **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mold like substance on wall at mopsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: FRP coming off wall by mop sink **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -3 flies by mopsink **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -approximately 10 droppings in Shaffer pan in storage room . Manager clean up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-23-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in coolers and freezers. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling tiles in walk in cooler area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of unused reach in cooler soiled and cutting **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -container of rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mold like substance on wall at mopsink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under handsink **Warning**
29-11-4
35
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup
01B-01-4
High Priority - 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
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -Prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -tcs sauce 41f
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by 3 compartment sink -employee bathroom
31B-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. -per manager all employees have been working for 2 weeks, 2 employees signed forms **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - 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
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -larges pots
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers of food on floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ware washing area -prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of burners soiled
23-03-4
39
Mar 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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.
22-38-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -old waitstation,ware washing,cookline
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5th Element Indian Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5th Element Indian Catering on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5th Element Indian Catering?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 5th Element Indian Catering.
How does 5th Element Indian Catering compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
5th Element Indian Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has 5th Element Indian Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 5th Element Indian Catering have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 5th Element Indian Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 5th Element Indian Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 5th Element Indian Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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