SAFFRON SPICE

Name: SAFFRON SPICE
Address: 1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE , UNIT E, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32603, US
Rating: 87.6

1702 W UNIVERSITY AVE , UNIT E, GAINESVILLE, FL 32603

License #1103195

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87.6 Grade B / 100

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SAFFRON SPICE in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 4 minor.

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Inspection coverage

75%

Imported observations

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Inspection History

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[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the light switch in the bathroom has an accumulation of soil on it.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : a can of spray air freshener stored on top of a box of to go items. The spray was moved with cleaning items.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed : on the front line bulk oil stored on the floor.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the microwave ceiling had residue. ALSO, : the can opener with dried food debris. This was taken to the 3 compartment sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a jacket stored on a box of to go containers. The jacket was moved to a car.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed : on the cook line, Lamb cooked yesterday, no date mark. ALSO, in the walk-in cooler, Lentils cooked on Sunday, no date mark.

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