SAFFRON INDIAN RESTAURANT
16745 CAGAN CROSSINGS BLVD #104 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -towel used for tandoori bread. Recommend using cheesecloth.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of clear liquid stored on rack above prep table on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk opened in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in kitchen -white cutting board on cook line and white cutting board in prep table by soda machine. -ice machine interior in kitchen
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in women's restroom
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
14-17-4Basic – Dry storage rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -sauces in walk in cooler -cooking oil in dry storage
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in dish area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer when entering dry stock room on the left. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -hanging on tandoori bread maker.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -in water pitcher by rice cooker -on cook line by stove **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -white substance in dry storage
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -beef thawing in standing water in kitchen. -beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in blue container in dry storage room
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.