SAFFRON INDIAN RESTAURANT

Name: SAFFRON INDIAN RESTAURANT
Address: 16745 CAGAN CROSSINGS BLVD #104, CLERMONT, FL, 34714, US
Rating: 26.9

16745 CAGAN CROSSINGS BLVD #104, CLERMONT, FL 34714

License #4508660

🍛 Indian ℹ️

26.9 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

May 11, 2026 · 13 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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SAFFRON INDIAN RESTAURANT in CLERMONT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 26.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 114 total violations — 14 critical, 25 major, 75 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in utility room.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -over food prep area on cook line
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board in dish area
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -fryer baskets -rice lid container in dry storage
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors and back door
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -filters on hood suppression system
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pakora (48F - Cold Holding), cook line, held less than four hours per operator, moved to reach in coolers for quick chill, 44-46F
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microwave on cook line -ice maker
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -grease and food particles in hand sink on cook line
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -yogurt drink, butter sauce in walk in cooler

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar container on line, rice container in dry storage
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -dry storage
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[36-62-4] Lights not functioning under hood suppression system.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grates on boiler are encrusted -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on rack in dish room
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -air blower stored with cooking pans in dry storage. Operator relocated.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler and dry storage.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar on cook line, flour in dry storage.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -chili sauce (49F - cooling, prepared Yesterday), reach in cooler on cook line.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -chili sauce (49F - cooling, prepared Yesterday), reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -chili sauce (49F - cooling, prepared Yesterday), reach in cooler on cook line, covered while still hot then placed in reach n cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -quaternary
[11-26-1] 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. -1 new employee less than 60 days

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[14-17-4] Dry storage rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -sauces in walk in cooler -cooking oil in dry storage
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in dish area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer when entering dry stock room on the left.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -hanging on tandoori bread maker.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -in water pitcher by rice cooker -on cook line by stove
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -white substance in dry storage
[06-01-5] 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-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in blue container in dry storage room
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -towel used for tandoori bread. Recommend using cheesecloth.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of clear liquid stored on rack above prep table on cook line.
[02C-03-5] 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.
[22-02-4] 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-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in womens restroom
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] Provided Employee Reporting Agreement forms to operator.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[14-17-4] Dry storage rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -sauces in walk in cooler -cooking oil in dry storage
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in dish area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer when entering dry stock room on the left.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -hanging on tandoori bread maker.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -in water pitcher by rice cooker -on cook line by stove
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under hood suppression system
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -white substance in dry storage
[06-01-5] 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-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in blue container in dry storage room
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -towel used for tandoori bread. Recommend using cheesecloth.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of clear liquid stored on rack above prep table on cook line.
[02C-03-5] 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.
[22-02-4] 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-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in womens restroom
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.