5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL

dba 5TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL LLC

About this restaurant

5th Element Indian Grill is a seating restaurant located at 1325 S Powerline Rd in Pompano Beach with 130 seats. The restaurant serves Indian cuisine and offers lunch and dinner service, with lunch available weekdays from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm and weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, and dinner daily from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm (until 10:30 pm Friday and Saturday). The menu includes vegetarian options, chicken dishes, lunch specials, kids menu items, and desserts. Online reviews describe it as a go-to spot for authentic Indian fare in the Pompano Beach area.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1325 S POWERLINE RD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
Phone
972-352-9607
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Leon (code 37)
Seating
130 seats

License

License Number
SEA1623824
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Date Result Expand
Dec 1, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13531652 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 26, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Extension given, pending

Violations Found

I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53 ×2
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13530774 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 25, 2025
Administrative determination recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02 ×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53 ×3
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13471661 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 25, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13471597 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 24, 2025
Emergency order recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V35 ×7
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53 ×2
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10916510 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food