5th Element Indian Restaurant, 9485 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9485 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
License #: 2610874
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/30/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream 56F. Manager discarded Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over garlic/ginger puree and over cheese in walkin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor in walkin cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Containers of rice, and cheese in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting boards
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Metal bowl in flour bins Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging on oven door, on cookline
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cookline at 95F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk bins for flour, etc Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage. Grocery store bags with raw chicken inside in walkin freezer
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Smalll make table cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. On cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Server area in kitchen. interior rear at the top. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table on cookline, interior rear of opening top lid
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Small make table cooler on cookline
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Large pots and containers, near 2 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink by dishmachine area, and at end of cookline Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Big mixer machine in back kitchen area
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Celing tile, not in properly, gap in ceiling, at end of cookline leading to back area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout
  • Light not functioning properly. Light in walkin cooler flashing, like a strobe light.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Keys on cookline Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/31/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs 48F, chicken 49F, chicken 48F, garlic and oil 47F at callback.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler on line.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in cooler.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Milk
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in container labeled sour cream.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46 f, lamb 48 f, reach in cooler on line.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler on line.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bulk container.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Containers of meats and vegetables walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk contai8ners
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on rack
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Under cola dispenser kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of bulk containers
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumpsinks food pieces in handsinks
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Any kitchen handsinks
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in cooler.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Keys on line
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Pepto Bismal by bulk containers
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. Pushed back towards wall not covering ewquipment
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. K extinguisher blocked by shelves and cart
4/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. foods prepped and held as well as already prepared foods with no date marking
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk foods
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. uses bowls and allows to lie in product
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright cooler
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. onion container
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout- at callback under equipment on line the only area left
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen above dish machine
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. clean the upperside at callback-left is underside wall by machine
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. foods prepped and held as well as already prepared foods with no date marking
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk foods
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mango custard
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. items taken from buffet at lunch and held in kitcen btwn 98-108
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. upright cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chix eggs , meat over produce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. several boxes on floor
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. several foods in bulk containers and spices and in bags cut open foods in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. uses bowls and allows to lie in product
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. onion container
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. kitchen equipment throughout
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. throughout
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on counters, bulk containers, shelves throughout , exterior of kitchen equipment-microwave; stoves, coolers
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. utensils with handles down
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. sink by 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. by mixer
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. throughout
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by cooler
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around back door.-heavy flies noted
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 3by 3 comp sink; 3 by dry storage; 10 dEad on plate shelf; 4 dead by handsink
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found approx 40 vary in sizes in kitchen by ice machine, cook line(traveng between the 2 areas), noted 2 live by 3 comp sink ; 7 live in food -bulk storage area; and 3 live in open bags of bulk food ; 7 live on clean dish shelf by linen
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. on fly strips and 10-15 live on ceiling
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout
  • Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen above dish machine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. mop stored outside
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. outside back doorld chairs,table,equipment
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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