5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
9551 Baymeadows Rd Ste 10 & 11, Jacksonville, FL 322565th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville has accumulated 471 violations across 57 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and roach and fly activity. Fire inspections documented six violations, including repeated citations for tabletop fryers operating without hood suppression systems from 2023 through 2026. In March 2026, inspectors returned on consecutive days and found the facility non-compliant with an active emergency order on the first two callback visits before achieving compliance on the third.
Most recent closure: March 10, 2026 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (3)
5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015019921 | $400.00 | Apr 21, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Two small tabletop fryers in use on prep table side of kitchen with no hood system. Observed grease accumulation under prep table shelf where located.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Priority: Reporting-Observed: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire
AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Tabletop fryer observed on prep table opposite cokoime in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Observed table top fryers in kitchen not under hood system. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Tabletop fryer in use in establishment, no hood located over unit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Two Propane tanks stored in dry food storage shed outside back door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Inside front storage room close to dining room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (57)
— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections32 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections40 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections60 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections47 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between March 10, 2026 and March 12, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville last inspected?
- 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville last shut down?
- 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville was last shut down on March 10, 2026 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville had?
- 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville has had 57 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville find?
- 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville been fined?
- 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has 5th Element Taste of India in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Flavors Essence of India (2015), Aha Curry Point (2023).
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