PlateScore

Saffron

A

4330 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale 85308

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-34673

Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 23, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 7, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 25, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 23, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Sep 4, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 21, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history12 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Feb 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 31, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 13, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 21, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 15, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Sep 4, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. As per the owner, it appears as if the plug was knocked loose. Once plugged in, unit was able to maintain food at 41*F. At time of re-inspection, refrigerator had an ambient temperature of 36*F.

Aug 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed breaded chicken 46*F, noodles 48*F, yogurt 46*F, portioned mint and tamarin sauces at 47*F in small sandwich prep cooler near walk in cooler. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower. Items were discarded. Observed diced potatoes and cut tofu in sandwich prep cooler at 43*F. Items were placed in walk in cooler to cool back to 41*F. As per staff, items were cut less than 60 minutes prior to inspections Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed two door sandwich prep cooler next to walk in cooler with an internal ambient temperature of 53*F Cold hold refrigeration must be kept at a temperature that can keep food at 41*F or lower. Staff have called for repair. Temperature control for safety foods were placed into walk in cooler to chill. Ice bath may be used for some ingredients during busy portions of the day. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection to be completed on or before September 4, 2024

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Apr 25, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Sierra M.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sierra Mounsey

2023

Dec 7, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sachin Sinch

Nov 30, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

The establishment was closed when the inspection was attempted.

Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Sachin S.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Sachin Singh

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →