SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

1049 WASHINGTON AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

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**
Health Inspector (2025-02-11)
2025-02-11
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

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.
Health Inspector (2025-02-11)
2025-02-11
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 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**
Health Inspector (2024-10-04)
2024-10-04
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
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**
Health Inspector (2024-10-02)
2024-10-02
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).