5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT

Name: 5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT
Address: 10208 BUCKHEAD BR DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246, US
Rating: 87.9

10208 BUCKHEAD BR DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246

License #2616293

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87.9 Grade B / 100

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5TH ELEMENT INDIAN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 17 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

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The latest inspection on November 18, 2025 only documented minor issues (12 total), which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

Inspection data quality

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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[10-07-4] 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.
[24-18-4] 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.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed unisex employee bathroom without covered waste receptacle. Manager provided covered trash can.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining at bottom of kitchen door from outside.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[08B-47-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured CO2 tanks.
[36-34-5] 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.

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