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 – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -towel used for tandoori bread. Recommend using cheesecloth. – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of clear liquid stored on rack above prep table on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in women's restroom – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Time extended 14 days **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Provided Employee Reporting Agreement forms to operator. **Time Extended**
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dry storage rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. -sauces in walk in cooler -cooking oil in dry storage – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in dish area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer when entering dry stock room on the left. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -hanging on tandoori bread maker. – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. -white substance in dry storage – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
06-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in blue container in dry storage room – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:14 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.