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SAFFRON SPICE

SAFFRON SPICE has 5 health inspections on file for its GAINESVILLE location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE , UNIT E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13483588

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a jacket stored on a box of to go containers. The jacket was moved to a car. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : on the front line bulk oil stored on the floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the light switch in the bathroom has an accumulation of soil on it.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : a can of spray air freshener stored on top of a box of to go items. The spray was moved with cleaning items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the microwave ceiling had residue. ALSO, : the can opener with dried food debris. This was taken to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed : on the cook line, Lamb cooked yesterday, no date mark. ALSO, in the walk-in cooler, Lentils cooked on Sunday, no date mark.

10/21/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13543325

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/8/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13483357

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : no proof of any training. The list of approved providers has been emailed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: The total three staff members, 2 certified food managers, the third one took a certified Manager test, the results of that test are not available at this point in time. **Time Extended**

8/5/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10901243

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed the cutting bulk oil stored on the floor next to the oven. This was placed 6" off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed : the wood under the large mixer is not sealed wood.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed : raw eggs on the top shelf in the walk-in cooler, over buns. The eggs were moved below. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ghee on the cook line at 78°. This was brought out at 1:00. This will be switched to time as a public health control at this time, it is good until 5:00 pm and then must be discarded. Time as a public health control form has been emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : no proof of any training. The list of approved providers has been emailed. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the cutting lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.

1/21/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10743696

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the front line hand wash sink lacked a sign. One was handwritten and posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the light switch in the restroom was soiled. Staff was asked to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed: In the restroom, boxes of food service gloves and to go lids on the shelves. These were removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: a drip from the cooling system in the walk-in cooler, that leaves a puddle on the floor.