A Saffron Thread

98 Chambers Street, Manhattan, NY 10007

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at A Saffron Thread stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Sep 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dec 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Saffron Thread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Saffron Thread on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Saffron Thread?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Saffron Thread.

How does A Saffron Thread compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

A Saffron Thread most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has A Saffron Thread's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A Saffron Thread have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A Saffron Thread 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 A Saffron Thread inspected?

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

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