Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SAFFRON SPICE

1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE , UNIT E · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3654199
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13483588
DBPR license1103195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : a can of spray air freshener stored on top of a box of to go items. The spray was moved with cleaning items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the microwave ceiling had residue. ALSO, : the can opener with dried food debris. This was taken to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed : on the cook line, Lamb cooked yesterday, no date mark. ALSO, in the walk-in cooler, Lentils cooked on Sunday, no date mark.

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a jacket stored on a box of to go containers. The jacket was moved to a car. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed : on the front line bulk oil stored on the floor.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the light switch in the bathroom has an accumulation of soil on it.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.