5th Element Indian Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
33
Score
Public records show eight inspections at 5th Element Indian Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 16 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which 5th Element Indian Restaurant's 33 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Manager was able to refill and fixed chemical dish machine . Took second test at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored in walk in cooler over ready to eat sauces. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn located on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining at bottom of kitchen door from outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in employee rest room in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoons stored in water at 81F. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving ladle handles touching foods in large containers located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with out a handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl from sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured CO2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on cook line and in prep area soiled with dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex employee bathroom without covered waste receptacle. Manager provided covered trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
33
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice, house made stew with meat (87F-118F - Hot Holding) in oven that was not turned on. Operator stated it was suppose to be on warm. Operator turned on heat to reheat both foods.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in prep area and one flying insect in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards in ware washing area soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insects on fly tape in dry food storage room. Operator had employee change out fly tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used to dispense multiple seasonings.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in ware washing area unable to properly air dry. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in employee restroom in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor in walk in freezer iced over. Also, ice buildup up on shelving. Operator stated he is in process of getting repaired.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters in hood above grills soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloths on cutting boards on cook line. Operator removed soiled dry towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
39
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 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. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager was able to get Chemical dish machine to work properly. Took test of chemical dish machine at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 Flying insects in prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed employee bag stored on shelf in warehouse washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stored on dry rack wet nesting. Employee removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple containers of meats stored on floor of outside walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on clean dishes stored on rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 2 soiled wiping cloths on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
33
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5 gallons cooked lentil stew (69-72F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler past 2 days from overnight with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued 1 pan fried onions (74-75F - Cooling), stored in perforated pan on shelf in kitchen prep area and was prepared and stored there from overnight with no additional preparation today. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding), stored in cook line reach in cooler drawers, place there from walk in cooler 1 hr ago but was left out. Employee place in reach in freezer boil eggs (72F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in flip top cooler at wait station and place there from reach in cooler 1 hr ago but needs more ice around product. Employee place more ice **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Cooked chicken on skewers (118F - Hot Holding), stored on metal skewers hanging from hood area on cook line. Place there after cooking approximately 10 mins ago. Discussed placing items on TIME and added to paperwork **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sanitizer bottle stored above prep table next to food. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 5 gallons cooked lentil stew (69-72F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler past 2 days from overnight with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued 1 pan fried onions (74-75F - Cooling), stored in perforated pan on shelf in kitchen prep area and was prepared and stored there from overnight with no additional preparation today. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can dented butter beans stored on rack. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Observed employee using dish machine to sanitize and machine at 0ppm and not sanitizing. Machine was low on solution. Manager changed solution and now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee using dish machine to sanitize and machine at 0ppm and not sanitizing. Machine was low on solution. Manager changed solution and now at 200ppm. Employee re-washing equipments **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 5 gallons cooked lentil stew (69-72F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler past 2 days from overnight with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside flour bin
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employees restroom in kitchen area with no covered receptacle
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink cup above prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch and bracelet on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Paint brush with metal around bristles area used to prepare food on cook line. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in 72F standing water. Manager discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on wall over white deep reach in freezer in back outside storage area
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler and walk in Freezer uncovered
08B-12-5
17
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in prep area. Also, one flying insect observed in bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Two Employees washed hands at hand wash sink without using soap. Discussed with operator. Operator spoke with employees **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store misc trays and containers. Operator removed tray and misc containers to clear hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cookline. Operator replenished napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove and portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple large pots in back storage room not inverted/ protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor on cookline Also, container of meat stored on floor under bottom shelf in walk in freezer. Operator removed both foods from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Dec 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Dishwasher Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) dishwashing machine keeps tripping the breaker. Operator called to have serviced. Triple sink on site but currently not set up. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in future baking room. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom and in future bake room. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at floor in employee restroom in disrepair/ missing.
36-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5th Element Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5th Element Indian Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5th Element Indian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 5th Element Indian Restaurant.
How does 5th Element Indian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
5th Element Indian Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has 5th Element Indian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 5th Element Indian Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 5th Element Indian Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 5th Element Indian Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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