Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen has four inspections in the public record. On Jul 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on exterior **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator has no screen and no sliding window and pop up service window left open after closing customers. Service window must be a solid sliding window (made of glass, Plexiglas, acrylic, etc.), which can be kept closed when not actually serving a customer **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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 operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table reach in cooler with torn gasket **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator has no window screen or window and is not able to keep service opening closed except during food service Service window must be a solid sliding window (made of glass, Plexiglas, acrylic, etc.), which can be kept closed when not actually serving a customer.

35B-14-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler make table with torn gasket

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen.

How does Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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