SAFFRON, AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE

8769 North Park Drive, Johnston, IA, 50131

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 16, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 9
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 3
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

This was a Routine inspection conducted as a result of an illness complaint received by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals & Licensing. Complaint is unverifiable. Discussions with Management. Item #10: Inspector discussed the importance of keeping all handwashing sinks easily accessible at all times and having them equipped with paper towels. Manager agrees to do additional training will all employees.

Violations (9)

5-205.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Both handwashing sinks in kitchen were blocked by large trash cans. Corrected by: Trash cans were moved away from handwashing sinks during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Test strips for chlorine sanitizer not available.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Raw fish stored above cooked chicken in kitchen reach-in cooler. Corrected by: Raw fish was moved to bottom shelf of cooler during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
3-301.11(B)(D)(E )CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 9 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Food employee handling baked naan bread with bare hands. Corrected by:Naan was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
Risk Factors | P | Item 9
6-301.12CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 10 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Paper towels not available at handwashing sink by ice machine. Corrected by: Paper towels were provided during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 10
6-202.12, 6-501.14
Iowa food code item 56 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Hood vents soiled. PIC states they are scheduled to be cleaned tonight.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 56
3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Bulk containers of spices not labeled.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
3-305.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:2 large bags of onions stored on the floor in kitchen. Corrected by: Onions were moved off the floor during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
6-501.16Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Mop stored in soiled mop water. Corrected by: Mop was removed from water during the inspection to allow the mop to air dry.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.