Pinecrest, Miami-Dade County

SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

12663 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest, FL 33156

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Sep 21, 2023
City
Pinecrest
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22305658

Intermediate - - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: 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. Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 22305657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 22117508

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22117507

Intermediate - - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: 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. Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22117509

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing some chemical not labeled at shelf next to the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing some chemical not labeled at shelf next to the kitchen entrance. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22117506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22117510

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed old labels stuck to food containers at reach in cooler. Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 22117505

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink very slow draining. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed hand wash sink very slow draining. Time Extended

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 22109471

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. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator called technician to schedule service. Corrective Action Taken

10-05-5

Detail 22109475

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside of water at 84°F.

22-12-5

Detail 22109476

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

14-31-5

Detail 22109464

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored inside of nonfood grade bags at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that the product can not be in nonfood grade bags.

08A-05-6

Detail 22109473

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked potatoes at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22109465

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tandoori chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the manager since the night before.

03A-02-5

Detail 22109470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tandoori chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the manager since the night before. And raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (48 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (50 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per manager since the night before.

31A-11-4

Detail 22109478

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed residual Food at hand wash sink.

16-37-1

Detail 22109479

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-01-5

Detail 22109469

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22109467

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing some chemical not labeled at shelf next to the kitchen entrance.

24-05-4

Detail 22109480

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table.

50-09-4

Detail 22109477

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-01-4

Detail 22109472

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled behind equipment's throughout the kitchen area.

16-46-4

Detail 22109468

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers at reach in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 22109466

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-20-5

Detail 22109474

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink very slow draining.

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21717133

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. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 10 ppm Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired

01B-02-5

Detail 21717136

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler and kitchen reach in cooler Observed in the walk in cooler lamb (46F- Cold Holding) Per operator cooked since yesterday in the afternoon. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler lamb (50F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 21717134

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler lamb (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than one hour. The lamb was moved into the walk in cooler.

23-24-4

Detail 21717137

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of kitchen reach in cooler have soil debris Observed the preparation reach in cooler handles soiled.

40-06-5

Detail 21717132

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on the top shelf of the hit kitchen Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 21717129

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink not used in correct order. The wash, sanitize and rinse.

10-17-4

Detail 21717130

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.observed two knifes stored between the kitchen reach in cooler.and a work tables .

10-07-4

Detail 21717135

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a big spoon used in the kitchen in standing water Water temperature 80F Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21717138

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21717128

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled

14-17-4

Detail 21717127

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 21717131

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the aluminum spice container by the hot kitchen without name lable

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

03D-06-5

Detail 21177705

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at the reach in cooler by the hot kitchen chicken (12:19. 45F - Cooling. 1:23. 51F); lamb (12:19. 46F - Cooling. 1:13. 47F); cooked onions (12:19. 47F - Cold Holding. 1:13. 48); onion sauce (12:19. 46F - Cooling. 1:13. 46 F) Operator will put the food over ice containers to improve cooling process. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed at the reach in cooler by the hot kitchen chicken shrimp (31F Cold Holding); lentils (54F Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F Cold Holding);lamb (54F Cold Holding); Chicken (49F Cold Holding) . Per operator less than three and a half hour ). Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 21177701

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup without handle used a scoop at the sugar container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed a plastic cup without handle used a scoop at the sugar container. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21177708

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the walk in cooler Time Extended

10-12-5

Detail 21177704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop. stored on top of the soiled surface of the ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed the ice scoop. stored on top of the soiled surface of the ice machine Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 21177706

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21177700

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the tandoor and by the hot kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the tandoor and by the hot kitchen Time Extended

40-01-4

Detail 21177703

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a book bag stored in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed a book bag stored in the dry storage area. Time Extended

21-10-4

Detail 21177699

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth which are dirty in use at the hot kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed soiled dry wiping cloth which are dirty in use at the hot kitchen area Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 21177707

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the hot kitchen reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed standing water in the hot kitchen reach in cooler. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21177702

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall aluminum wall behind the cooking equipment soiled Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black mold like substance. Time Extended

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 17

02C-01-5

Detail 21174540

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed food in the walk in cooler of 6/6. Operator mentioned it should be 7/6/22. They made a date mistake. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21174528

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding); onion (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); lamb (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator they have been opening the walk in cooler very often and removing the food to refill work areas. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 21174536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at the reach in cooler by the hot kitchen chicken (12:19. 45F - Cooling. 1:23. 51F); lamb (12:19. 46F - Cooling. 1:13. 47F); cooked onions (12:19. 47F - Cold Holding. 1:13. 48); onion sauce (12:19. 46F - Cooling. 1:13. 46 F) Operator will put the food over ice containers to improve cooling process. Warning

12A-01-4

Detail 21174530

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21174537

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup without handle used a scoop at the sugar container. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21174526

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing on top of the walk in cooler Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21174532

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed two employee drinks without a cover or a straw at the kitchen area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21174541

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of the chicken cutting area . On top of the meat grinder Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21174525

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop. stored on top of the soiled surface of the ice machine Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21174529

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen equipment in standing water. Water temperature 122F Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21174527

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21174539

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the tandoor and by the hot kitchen Warning

40-01-4

Detail 21174538

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a book bag stored in the dry storage area. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21174531

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 21174533

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth which are dirty in use at the hot kitchen area Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21174534

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the hot kitchen reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21174535

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall aluminum wall behind the cooking equipment soiled Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black mold like substance. Warning

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20634425

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License was paid Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20634421

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The blade was cleaned Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20634423

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the sugar container a plastic cup without handle used as scoop

36-36-4

Detail 20634419

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing on top of the walk in cooler Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20634420

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knifes stored between the reach in cooler and work table near the kitchen entrance . Knifes wereremoved Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20634424

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water. Water temperature 127°F

29-49-6

Detail 20634422

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the kitchen reach in cooler Repeat Violation

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 8Total: 8

36-36-4

Detail 20492627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed a ceiling tile missing over the walk in cooler Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20492625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: -Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20492624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the storage of the clean aluminum containers not properly air dried. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed the storage of the clean aluminum containers not properly air dried. Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20492626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the storage area bags of rice stored on the floor, at the dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the storage area bags of rice stored on the floor, at the dry storage area. Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 20492621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at the hot kitchen area. Water temperature 95° F Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed utensils stored in standing water at the hot kitchen area. Water temperature 95° F * Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 20492620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service aluminum trays and single service plates stored not inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed single service aluminum trays and single service plates stored not inverted Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20492622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the preparation reach in cooler, located near the microwave oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed standing water in the preparation reach in cooler, located near the microwave oven. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20492623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in the reach in cooler. Time Extended

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

53A-03-7

Detail 20321190

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20321193

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20321186

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20321194

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on top of the spices rack of the hot kitchen. Cellphone was removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20321195

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the storage of the clean aluminum containers not properly air dried. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20321191

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the storage area bags of rice stored on the floor, at the dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 20321187

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a container with bread dough stored under the wet clean pot rack. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 20321192

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs touching the dirty surface of the barbecue oven . Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20321184

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at the hot kitchen area. Water temperature 95° F Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20321189

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service aluminum trays and single service plates stored not inverted. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20321185

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the preparation reach in cooler, located near the microwave oven. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 20321188

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning