5th Element Indian Grill
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, 5th Element Indian Grill has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Pompano Beach sits at 78, putting 5th Element Indian Grill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.though out the kitchen and dishwasher area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
15
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
13
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tamarind sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw goat goat (58F - Cold Holding) in standing water per operator out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator stated was going to cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense cornstarch and rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing In preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean spoons not inverted or in a protected manner at expo station.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan of raw fish on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wallpaper peeling in dining room at booths located by windows
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 115F next to rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed goat 58F being thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen.
36-27-5
37
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Chef primed 0 Ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnect from dish machine excess water on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: At time of call back inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
82
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm chef added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) on sheet pans on speed rack spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices stored in Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Chef primed 0 Ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) on sheet pans on speed rack spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices I. Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet mango custard (66F - Cold Holding); rice Kheer (65F - Cold Holding); curd rice (65F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (65F - Cold Holding) in shallow pans sitting on top of the ice. per chef out of temperature less than 4 hours. Employee added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime chef removed and placed in dish room to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler cooked spinach, chick peas,goat and chicken per chef prepared December 8 and 9 **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. spicy rice (49F - Cooling); chicken rice (50F - Cooling); plain rice (50F - Cooling); rices stored in Deep cover hotel pans. Per chef held in cooler overnight **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons on expo station not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of peppers on walk-in floor. Operator elevated Observed box of ice cream cones on floor under soft serve machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line with accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe disconnect from dish machine excess water on floor **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve insulated cups stored on floor under soft serve machine. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of sauce not covered in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food rice flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch and rice flour containers. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
21
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet salad cut romaine (80F - Cold Holding); curd rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice kheer (66F - Cold Holding); mango custard (73F - Cold Holding) I shallow pans with little ice underneath per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less then 3 hours employee added more ice to buffet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: cut romaine (54F - Cold Holding); curd rice (41F - Cold Holding); rice kheer (46F - Cold Holding); mango custard (46F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On pot and pan shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Per operator cooked the night before and held in cooler since yesterday evening. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. Per operator cooked the night before and held in cooler since yesterday evening. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cold buffet salad cut romaine (80F - Cold Holding); curd rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice kheer (66F - Cold Holding); mango custard (73F - Cold Holding) I shallow pans with little ice underneath per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less then 3 hours employee added more ice to buffet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken,cooked goat,chickpeas, potato per operator made on Monday August 19 **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice (51-59F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic container. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in flip top unit. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour Chef removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On pot and pan shelf **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers of sauce stored on the walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, mashed sweet potato,ground chicken,Indian cheese not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Underneath storage shelf by the hand washing sink. Employee elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour ,rice flour ,cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed drink pitchers not inverted at bar area. Operator turned pitchers over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed stored food on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
78
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At triple sink; chlorine 200+ ppm. Operator remade to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; case of raw tilapia stored over pan of cooked chicken. Operator moved tilapia to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat onions. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; chicken (100°F - Cooling 2:05pm); chicken (100°F - Cooling 2:50pm). Chicken stored on stove top in large pot with tight fitting lid. Operator stated chicken cooling for less than 2 hours. At this rate chicken will not reach 70°F within 2 hours. Operator moved chicken to walk-in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked lentils/cooked chicken/cooked rice, prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sugar and cornstarch storage container(s); bowl used to dispense sugar/cornstarch. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside cabinet under buffet. 3 dead roaches under/behind soda fountain/ice cream machine.
35A-03-4
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. At triple sink; equipment and utensils washed then placed in sanitizing solution and then rinsed. Operator set up triple sink correctly for dishes to be washed, rinsed and then sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; pot of garlic ginger paste stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At prep area; ripped tin foil used as cover on shelf under prep tables.
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At kitchen; wall behind/next to ice machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
39
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.
11-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler -cooked Lentils 49-50F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food tightly covered- food out of temperature for 10 hours- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler -cooked Lentils 49-50F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food tightly covered- food out of temperature for 10 hours- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At cookline- Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)- operator corrected solution to 100PPM chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by cookline blocked with tray on top- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler- Cooked lentils, rice, chicken all prepared Sunday not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At reach in coolers at bar- Staff food over soda bottles- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler- operator moved off floor. Containers of sauces on floor in walk in cooler- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at cookline in water of 110F- operator placed on stove to heat water to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt by cookline - not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on prep table by cook line- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
35
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5th Element Indian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5th Element Indian Grill on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5th Element Indian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 5th Element Indian Grill.
How does 5th Element Indian Grill compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
5th Element Indian Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has 5th Element Indian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 5th Element Indian Grill have averaged around five 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 Grill 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 Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 5th Element Indian Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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