5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL
1325 S POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 26, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (15)
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above cooked potatoes in left side cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above cooked potatoes in left side cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw lamb in cook line flip top reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw lamb in cook line flip top reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of vehicle power steering fluid stored on shelf with dry storage items, above prep table, operator removed and discarded
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of vehicle power steering fluid stored on shelf with dry storage items, above prep table, operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-41-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
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. In use dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to change sanitizer and prime. Retested dish machine at 100ppm chlorine
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. In use dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to change sanitizer and prime. Retested dish machine at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-07-5CriticalCorrected on site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth with bare hands then proceed to put on gloves and handle packaged food. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top coolers
Basic
- 14-20-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on table in between cook line flip top coolers
Basic
- 21-12-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. Instructed operator to set up sanitizer buckets and stored wet/soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket. Tested sanitizer bucket at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at middle cook line flip top
Basic
- 02C-02-5RepeatCorrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and chicken prepared yesterday morning not date marked. Operator date marked
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and chicken prepared yesterday morning not date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 14-05-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on cook line shelf next to flat top
Basic
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ice machine in kitchen
Basic
- 35B-08-4Corrected on site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed above mixer in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 95F on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized utensils. Discarded water
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 95F on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized utensils. Discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.