Gainesville, Alachua County

SAFFRON SPICE

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

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Mar 17, 2026

City

Gainesville

County

Alachua

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24447797

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24447795

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24447792

Intermediate - 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.

40-06-5

Detail 24447794

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24447793

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : on the front line bulk oil stored on the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 24447796

Basic - 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.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 24099251

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. Observed : no proof of any training. The list of approved providers has been emailed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: The total three staff members, 2 certified food managers, the third one took a certified Manager test, the results of that test are not available at this point in time. Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23932943

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed : raw eggs on the top shelf in the walk-in cooler, over buns. The eggs were moved below. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23932945

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ghee on the cook line at 78°. This was brought out at 1:00. This will be switched to time as a public health control at this time, it is good until 5:00 pm and then must be discarded. Time as a public health control form has been emailed. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 23932942

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. Observed : no proof of any training. The list of approved providers has been emailed. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23932946

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the cutting lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23932947

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed the cutting bulk oil stored on the floor next to the oven. This was placed 6" off the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 23932944

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed : the wood under the large mixer is not sealed wood.

Jan 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

31B-04-4

Detail 23490480

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the front line hand wash sink lacked a sign. One was handwritten and posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23490481

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the light switch in the restroom was soiled. Staff was asked to clean it. Corrective Action Taken

25-18-4

Detail 23490479

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed: In the restroom, boxes of food service gloves and to go lids on the shelves. These were removed. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23490478

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: a drip from the cooling system in the walk-in cooler, that leaves a puddle on the floor.