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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SAFFRON INDIAN RESTAURANT

16745 CAGAN CROSSINGS BLVD #104 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 14, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3199787
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7966974
DBPR license4508660

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 14, 2022 2:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 16, 2022 12:37 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#20High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 Walking across kitchen floor toward cooks line 1 under bay storage on floor 1 at hand sink by three compartment sink 1 on wall to left of 3 compartment sink 2 in dry stores, one to right as entry, one in rear on floor in corner 1 under rice oven in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled on cooks line. Handled soiled item, removed gloves to change gloves, but started to put on gloves with no hand wash. Coached employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – oven interior soiled – interior of reach in coolers **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to left of cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked potatoes made yesterday per cook. Onion sauce in walk in unlabeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 19

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in salt and sugar. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing near A/C handler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates stacked on buffet table in dining room **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind cooks line, in A/C handler room **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 in hand sink 1 fell out of paper towel holder 2 in dry store room under shelves 3 in A/C air handler room 1 stuck to was by swinging doors for kitchen access/exit Total 8 dead roaches **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in Mop Sink/Water heater room **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind and under all cooking equipment **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen areas **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic36-62-4

Basic – Lights not functioning in several areas throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood soiled Shelves under prep tables Stove burners encrusted **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cooks line and in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises behind panel wall. Appears to be defunct retain beverage area. Room filled with items and equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed lemons and cauliflower stored over ready-to-eat red onions in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at cook line . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.