Saffron, 731 Village Blvd #110-111, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAFFRON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 731 Village Blvd #110-111, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
License #: 6012913
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 5/9/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/9/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Large ladle on stove top. Corrective action taken: ladle was removed for washing and sanitizing
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COOKLINE near stove **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple seasoning bowls on COOKLINE prep table
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Kitchen cooked handled baked bread . Corrective action taken: advised operator to use disposable gloves
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes pure on COOKLINE at 56°. Corrective action taken: Placed below in reach in cooler. Cut lettuce and cut tomatoes on buffet line at room temperature 75-78°. Corrective action taken: operator discarded and will utilize ice bath when setting up buffet tomorrow.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. White rice in walk in cooler has lid while cooling in large metal hotel pans **Corrected On-Site**
5/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALL HOOD FILTER LAMPS MISSING SHIELDS **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.VARIOUS SAUCES, SPINACH, TOMATO PASTE **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.ALL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER. **Warning**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.WALL BY HOOD FILTER COVERED IN YELLOW GREASE **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.THROUGHOUT KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.PVC PLUMBING IN DISREPAIR UNDER 3 CS **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. POTATOES, CUCUMBERS, ARUGULA, GINGER ROOT **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.THROUGHOUT KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.THROUGHOUT KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.GIANT HOT PLATE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.NOT DRAINING BEFORE RINSE CYCLE **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.2 out of 3 COOKLINE COOLERS NOT WORKING. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.MISSING MAJORITY OF GROUT FOR TILES **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.FLOUR BAGS **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.FENNEL SEED SPOON HANDLE **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.RICE SCOOP **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.WATER SOFTENER LEAKING **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALL HOOD FILTER LAMPS MISSING SHIELDS **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY UNITS **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.COOKLINE **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.TOMATO CANS AND GARLIC CANS **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.NEAR DRY STORAGE **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.VARIOUS SAUCES, SPINACH, TOMATO PASTE **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.WALK IN COOLER SHELVES **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.DRY STORAGE **Warning**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN ENGLISH **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.MULTIPLE SPICE CONTAINERS ALL UNLABELED **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TOMATOES AT 52° IN COOKLINE COOLER. REMOVED TO WALK IN COOLER. AMBIENT IN UNIT WAS 52° **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.1DEAD ROACH BY ELECTRICAL PANELS **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.TANDORI CHICKEN IN NON-FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. STOP SALE ISSUED **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight.ONION SAUCE **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.CHICKEN TANDOORI ON BUFFET LIE AT 125°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.RAW CHICKEN OVER PRODUCE **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.LIGHTER FLUID ABOVE REACH IN COOLER **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.NEAR REAR DOOR **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING WET WIPING CLOTH **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.COOLER IN DRY STORAGE **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.COOLINE **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.ALL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER. **Warning**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.bar area
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.raw chicken/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.yougurt mix **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.by dishmachine
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.lighter fluid over food/storeroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.REAR AREA
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.LINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.LINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. SANITIZATION BEFORE WATER RINSE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. LIGHTER FLUID Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. WAREWASH ROOM
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. LIMES AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BREAD WALKIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND FRYER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SALT and SUGAR
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LEAKING
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CREAM AT 80F, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED CHICKEN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. LIGHTER FLUID BY CORN STA%CH Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. INDIAN ICE CREAM
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. BEHIND COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. REAR
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKEDEGETABLE AT 98F, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS MADE PREVIOUS DAY WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. LEUTTICE and SALADS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK WHITE SUBSTANCE
8/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt/sugar/cookline
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/by ice machine
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.salt/sugar/cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.walk in cooler racks
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair.urinal/employee restroom
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cookline
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cookline
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cookline
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/by ice machine
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/02/12.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.walk in cooler racks
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.sugar/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken /seafood /walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.salt/sugar/cookline
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.sterno/by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cookline
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.urinal/employee restroom
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt/sugar/cookline
5/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. in front of three compartment sink missing tiles
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beef walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. curry chicken Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, goat, and lamb
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoes walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken, beef, and oth3r meats
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed the presence of mesh filters in a hood where grease laden vapors are produced. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wash solution not clean. three compartment sink
  • Critical. Reach-in coolers not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Observed liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors around dumpster area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, beef, and pork walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. under tables
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles in front of three compartment sink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice and beef in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meats in the walk-in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles kitchen next to three compartment sink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. k-class
  • 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
10/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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