Saffron Indian Cuisine, 7722 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7722 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5812424
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Holes in ceiling.Hood suppression system by handwashing sink.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area by dishmachine.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on top of the dishmachine that is located on top of oven.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Holes in ceiling.Hood suppression system by handwashing sink.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Ice bin.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.Cooks line area.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Foil containers are not inverted at the servers station. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Reach in cooker at cooks line.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Pakora,cooked chicken cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chef stated that the walk in cooler door was open for a short while.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Yogurt held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw fish stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food .Rice and peas at cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided at employee handwash sink.Cooks line area.Operator has a new faucet on site that has to be replaced. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Oven cleaner stored on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 50 but establishment has 58 seats.
  • Basic - Fan cover and wall in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags and towels used in direct contact with food.Cloth towel used for bread and grocery bags used to store raw chicken in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
4/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean plates stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash.Front line.
  • Basic - Clean spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Servers area in kitchen .
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.License states 50 but establishment has 58 seats.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover and wall in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags and towels used in direct contact with food.Cloth towel used for bread and grocery bags used to store raw chicken in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Prepped garlic in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Fennel seeds in front line area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Open package of chicken stored next to samoosa in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over eggplant in walk in cooler.Raw chicken stored over shall in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner and stainless steel cleaner stored over three comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Ladies restroom.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Curry sauce,pakora in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner and stainless steel cleaner.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibb.Mop sink.
8/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Reach in cooler in front line.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Raw chicken in freezer.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint.Scooping rice,dhall.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Open package of chicken next to French fries in white freezer.Raw fish next to Samoosa in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Mango drink,milk,yogurt,milk sweet in front line reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibb.Mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black like substance inside the ice scoop holder.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.Employee is not sanitizing dishes.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material inside rice cooker.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Pakooras in walk in cooler.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed buildup of soiled material on dish washing racks. **Warning**
  • Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Bread in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door. **Warning**
1/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwashed cilantro stored over prepped pakoras . **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk in cooler fan had accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw chicken in walk in cooler and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Dhall in kitchen less than four hours. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken stored over prepped cabbage and cheese in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance stored above clean dishes.Bleach. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Container is inside handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bleach. **Warning**
1/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee handwashing sink. **Warning**
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • No copy of latest inspection report. **Warning**
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fans and walls in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dish washing racks. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Bread in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked dhall in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Foil containers in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on storage racks under prep table. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Garbanzo flour in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Handwashing sink area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door. **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cooks' line area . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Food employee is handling ice.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.Dishwashing area .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed fryer not protected under hood suppression system . For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed holes in wall throughout the establishment . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed open package of chicken stored over open package of lamb at walk in cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside upright freezer . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Carry out containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soap stored over clean dishes at three comp sink area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed towel placed under cutting board . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Degreaser bottle in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Pakoora at walk in cooler .
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-07-2 Observed fryers are not protected under the hood suppression system. For reporting purposes only.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks .
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-07-2 Observed fryers are not protected under the hood suppression system. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Establishment extended the hood suppression system.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cooks' line.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink.Cooks' line.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Establishment extended the hood suppression system.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Appetizer in walk in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed fryers are not protected under the hood suppression system. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen .
  • Observed holes in wall throughout the establishment .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Cooked rice in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Mop sink area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bag used for food storage of chicken .
  • Observed nonfood-grade towel used for bread in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken held less than four hours in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw chicken held less than four hours in reach in cooler by cooks' line area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside coolers in kitchen .
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Floor cleaner in kitchen .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris throughout the establishment .
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.Class K in kitchen.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker is not at the correct location at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt,sugar in kitchen ..
11/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation area.Operator stated that he is extending hood suppression system and is going to install another handwashing sink.The handwashing sink connection is by where the hood suppression is going to be extended.Operator provided invoice for proposal for extension of steel hood from United Mechanical Services.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed holes in wall throughout the establishment .
5/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.Above three comp sink.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by rack of glasses.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table .
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.Cloth touching pakoora in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Bread in cooks' line.
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook and servers' handling food.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Vegetables . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed holes in wall throughout the establishment .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Rice in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Yogurt held less than four hours.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Lemon juice,coconut milk in kitchen.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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