SAFFRON in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 26, 2025
📍 44-04 BROADWAY, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Indian
Overview
Saffron in Astoria, Queens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 12 points. The Indian restaurant has maintained Grade A on 3 of its 4 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
SAFFRON in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste im...
GRADE A
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Thawing procedure improper.
Aug 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair...
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SAFFRON in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAFFRON last inspected?
- SAFFRON was last inspected on June 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SAFFRON's current health grade?
- SAFFRON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SAFFRON had?
- SAFFRON has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAFFRON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAFFRON was 12 points on June 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SAFFRON ever received a Grade C?
- No. SAFFRON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.