Saffron Spice

2510 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Indian

Last inspected: Jul 3, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Saffron Spice appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 3, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 3, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Saffron Spice on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 3, 2014

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 50.9F; A LARGE POT OF COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 62.9F TO 63.7F,ALSO TWO OTHER CONTAINER WITH COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 54.3F STORED INSIDE THE SAME UNIT.WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 40.2F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 45,VALUE 150.INFORMATION ON COOLING PROCESS GIVEN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Oct 8, 2013

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Must provide caulk around mop sink where mop sink meets wall.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving, prep table shelving, front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Sep 13, 2013

License

10 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Facilities failed to maintain temperatures of 40F or less, walk in temperature was at 73.6F, cooler at 74.4F.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Above had no proof of pest control service, log book, must provide proof of pest control service, log book.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: Above had proof of garbage disposal service, must provide proof of garbage disposal service.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.Exposed raw wood by front drawers, shall be repaired/sealed.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving, prep table shelving, front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area not sealed, missing floor tiles, shall be repaired/sealed, floors in bsmt storage areas dining areas in state of disrepair, missing tiles, peeling paint, shall be repaired.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/gaps in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. missing cove molding in kitchen area, and dining area shall be provided.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen area, bsmt storage areas shall be provided.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Leaking pipe under prep table shall be repaired/replaced, must provide mop sink to premises.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Must pride themometers to walk in cooler, cooler, to properly maintain 40F or less.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saffron Spice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saffron Spice on file is from Jul 3, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saffron Spice?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saffron Spice.

Has Saffron Spice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saffron Spice have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saffron Spice means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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