SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1049 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground lamb(50F – Cold Holding); chicken (53F – Cold Holding); lamb chop (51F – Cold Holding)at reach in cooler by the front counter. As per employee since 10am.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground lamb(50F – Cold Holding); chicken (53F – Cold Holding); lamb chop (51F – Cold Holding)at reach in cooler by the front counter. As per employee since 10am.
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Cihangir Ugucu expired on 5-24-2024.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter by reach in coolers.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dishwasher shows water damage.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and at front counter.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with tomatoes not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by reach in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers of the establishment.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers by front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:20 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.