SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1049 WASHINGTON AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter by reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers of the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedures.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter by reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dishwasher shows water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter by reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dishwasher shows water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Cihangir Ugucu expired on 5-24-2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter by reach in coolers.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dishwasher shows water damage.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and at front counter.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with tomatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by reach in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers of the establishment.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers by front counter.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground lamb(50F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding); lamb chop (51F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler by the front counter. As per employee since 10am.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground lamb(50F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding); lamb chop (51F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler by the front counter. As per employee since 10am.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Cihangir Ugucu expired on 5-24-2024.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed upright reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed upright reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets near preparation area in disrepair.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in preparation of raw chicken at back kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef at three glass door reach-in unit at back of kitchen.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ware washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. Warning
- 40-04-4:Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed staff medicine over preparation table at preparation area. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 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 cell phone on preparation table at preparation area. Chef removed phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units at at preparation area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed upright reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dry storage area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer ear ovens at preparation area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Baklava (69F - Hot Holding) as per chef item has been out for approximately two hours chef will begin using time as a health control for this product. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with metal container inside at preparation area. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, staff started signing it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for cooked baklava at front counter. Printed and provided chef with written procedures. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf next to clean dish ware Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed employee phone above preparation table. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair in storage area. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation room. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 98F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 90F. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood vents are soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed hood vents are soiled. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked grain desert (76F - Hot Holding) as per operator item has been out for approximately two hours operator will begin using time as a health control for this product. Observed lentil soup (45F - Cold Holding)as per operator this item was prepared day prior Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed cooked grain desert (69F - Hot Holding) as per operator item has been out for approximately two hours operator will begin using time as a health control for this product. Did not observed lentil soup in cold holding. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for cooked grain desert at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Provided person in charge with time as a public health control form. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
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