5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach

Last inspected:

1325 S Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Overview

5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach has operated under severe food safety concerns, with 40 inspections documenting 337 violations over the data period. The facility experienced emergency closure on July 24, 2025 for rodent, roach, and fly activity—a second closure occurred in April 2020 for rodent activity. The July 2025 closure inspection documented 36 violations including 8 high-priority findings: management awareness failures, improper hand and arm washing, improper cooking temperatures, missing consumer advisories, and toxic substance control violations. An inspection two days later, September 25, 2025, again identified 36 violations including 7 high-priority violations across management awareness, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control. The facility has been subject to 5 disciplinary actions totaling $3,360 in fines. Violations averaged 8.4 per inspection, more than 60 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. Recurring high-priority violations across multiple inspections included management awareness failures, handwashing violations, and toxic substance control deficiencies. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with no violations.

Most recent closure: July 24, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

40Inspections
337Violations
2Closures
$3,360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 8.4 violations / inspection 8.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach
DateReasonReopened
Rodent, Roach & Fly activity 13:09:00
Rodent activity 09:12:00

5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $3,360.00

Disciplinary action history for 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025056694 $800.00 Jul 24, 2025 Panama City Beach
2--2024056962 $200.00 Aug 21, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2020020247 $800.00 Apr 21, 2020 Tampa
2--2019032459 $1,400.00 Jun 10, 2019 District 8
2--2019002915 $160.00 Jan 3, 2019 Miami (Doral)

5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)

— 6 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections36 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 6 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections30 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach last inspected?
5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach last shut down?
5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach was last shut down on July 24, 2025 for rodent, 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 Indian Grill in Pompano Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach had?
5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach find?
5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,360.00 in fines.
How much has 5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach been fined?
5th Element Indian Grill in Pompano Beach has been fined a total of $3,360.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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