Food from the Saffron Indian Bistro will be among the culinary offerings this weekend at the first Oro Valley Meet Yourself.
History: Since 2010, the restaurant has largely received inspection ratings of good and excellent, though it has one previous failing probationary rating, as well as one needs improvement rating.
What the inspector saw: The inspector observed nine priority violations, including no hand towels at a hand sink, raw fish stored above cooked chicken, foods stored above established cold-holding temperatures and two compartments of the three-compartment sink connected directly to the grease trap.
Follow-up: The restaurant passed a Feb. 12 follow-up inspection.
Response: “The recent health inspection in February allowed Saffron to continue to adjust and transition our kitchen’s systems and equipment to reflect the evolving health and safety in food regulations,” manager Mordechai Thomas said in an email. “That being said, we have taken serious, immediate corrective actions in our kitchen appliances, managerial staff, along with changes in our mandatory food handlers education requirements.”
