What is A Saffron Thread's health inspection score?

A Saffron Thread has a SafeDine safety score of 0 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A Saffron Thread last inspected?

A Saffron Thread was last inspected on July 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A Saffron Thread have?

A Saffron Thread has 11 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A Saffron Thread safe to eat at?

A Saffron Thread has a safety score of 0/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does A Saffron Thread serve?

A Saffron Thread serves Indian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A Saffron Thread

Name: A Saffron Thread
Address: 98 CHAMBERS STREET, Manhattan, 10007
Rating: 0

98 CHAMBERS STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Poor

Indian•Manhattan

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 47% of indian restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jul 28, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-108

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-30 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

98 CHAMBERS STREET, Manhattan, NY 10007

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High6 Med

11 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.−5
08BGarbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-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 improperly disposed of.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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