Saffron Indian Cuisine

10865 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

Indian

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Saffron Indian Cuisine four times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Saffron Indian Cuisine is from Apr 23, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Saffron Indian Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf in storage area 5 live roaches along wall above 3-compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: 1 live roach on wall above 3- compartment sink 4 live roaches on shelves along back kitchen wall 5 live roaches on wall adjacent to dish area **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food processor machines oiled with old food build up under prep table on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on shelf in back storage area 2 dead roaches on wall in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: 5 dead roaches on wall in dish area 2 dead roaches on storage shelf **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reachin cooler on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed a unsealed wood located at front register station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**

14-06-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with old food and grease build up under cookline equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saffron Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saffron Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Saffron Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Saffron Indian Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Saffron Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saffron Indian Cuisine 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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