SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE

Is SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE a safe place to eat? Not quite — only a C, 77/100, the last time the state checked (June 23, 2026). That visit logged 4 intermediate and 11 basic violations.

Its latest visit (June 23, 2026) logged 4 intermediate and 11 basic violations. Diners rate it 4.6 across 3,221 reviews. By health score it's safer than 15% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · C (77/100) · safer than 15% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (77/100)
Violations
15 total — 4 intermediate, 11 basic
Address
7724 W SANDLAKE RD, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Indian
Categories
Indian restaurant, Bar, Buffet restaurant, Caterer, Fine dining restaurant, Halal restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4.6 stars (3221 reviews)
Seats
50
Phone
(407) 674-8899
Website
Official website
Photo of SAFFRON INDIAN CUISINE
Photo: Saffron Indian Cuisine

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 3,221 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners writing about this place keep returning to how guests are treated. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.6 stars. After that, how much food arrives appears most often — 25% of the corpus, averaging 4.3.

5 stars is the modal score, given by 18 of the 24 reviewers who rated. 22 of 24 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 2 are two or lower. Freshness and temperature shows up in 21% of reviews as well, averaging 4.6.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a C (77/100), citing 4 intermediate and 11 basic violations. That inspection was on June 23, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 15% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    This place has really good food😍😍😍wide selection. Taj Majahl for the win. Good service and pleasant atmosphere. Competitive pricing. Lover the Bollywood style ballads playing gently in the background!

  • June 24, 2026

    Service is impeccable. Our server Angelo took good care of us and we were very satisfied. The restaurant as a whole was very generous, they offered us extra rice free of charge, and when we wanted to split the soup; they gave us two full portions instead without any extra charges. The portions were large as well and priced fairly. The dal makhani and palak paneer were incredible and I genuinely recommend the place.

  • June 22, 2026

    We had my grandsons birthday dinner at Saffrons and it did not disappoint! I had so many different dishes and I’m not sure what the names of the dishes were. Everything was superb! We had chicken dishes, lamb dishes and vegetarian dishes and all were excellent. The service was amazing and I highly recommend Saffrons! There was a large group of us and everyone was very happy with their dinner!

  • June 21, 2026

    Bhuna Ghost was good, Jalferezi chicken not so good… tarka daal was good! Customer service amazing.

  • June 18, 2026

    Father-son time whenever I visit. Outstanding tastes, polite and efficient service. And the Taj beer pairs nicely

  • June 17, 2026

    The food was so good the waiter was really nice and we had a great time over there I would recommend to anyone

  • June 14, 2026

    I have been to multiple Indian buffets, and this is one of my top 5 places. The flavor, and quality and quantity of the food in the buffet was great!! Would definitely come back to eat again, the price of the buffet also includes your choice of drink (soda or champagne) and they also bring fresh naan to the table. The servers walked around constantly filling drinks and removing used dishes quite quickly. So the service was very great, all the staff are super friendly and attentive.

  • June 14, 2026

    Excellent food , must visit when you vist orlando

  • June 13, 2026

    The ambiance and the decor and the customer service was absolutely fantastic. The food was also quite quite good and we totally enjoyed our dinner. My only negative comment was that the plain naan was a little bit too dry and not soft. Maybe it was an anomaly not sure but it was less than perfect. Overall very good tasting food and definitely would recommend it based on the food that we tasted and ordered

  • June 13, 2026

    Awesome food veg & non-veg. Excellent service.

  • June 12, 2026

    Worst experience of food & service Very disappointed Not recommended at all

  • June 11, 2026

    Very nice service

  • June 10, 2026

    The food is fantastic full of flavor. The atmosphere is very chill. Service is exceptional and the pricing is very well. Great time to try new things.

  • June 10, 2026

    best indian food and best value in orlando

  • June 9, 2026

    We had an amazing experience at Saffron Indian Cuisine in Orlando! The food was absolutely delicious, and our server, Angelo, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and that we were enjoying our meal. The thali was excellent and offered a great variety of flavors. It included flavorful curry with rice, freshly baked naan that was soft and straight out of the oven, a delicious samosa, and a wonderful dessert to finish the meal. Every item was fresh, authentic, and beautifully prepared. This was our first time dining here, and we truly loved it. The combination of outstanding food and exceptional service made it a memorable experience. Thank you, Angelo, and the entire team for your hospitality. We will definitely be making the trip from Tampa to visit again! 😊🍛🥘✨

  • June 8, 2026

    My husband and I ordered from Saffron last night - I LOVE Indian food, but my husband isn’t the biggest fan so I felt like I was winning last night when I he suggested it for dinner. I was excited when I found Saffron as it was closer and cheaper than most of the other places around that I’ve tried. When the food was delivered- I quickly realized why. There was a generous layer of grease sitting in top of my paneer masala AND my husband’s chicken masala, I tried to stir it in but there was so much it would emulsify. This was the moment that I knew we were going to have a rough night. To say the heartburn and indigestion were severe was an understatement - it’s currently 1:45pm the next day and we are both still suffering and hanging close to the bathroom..

  • June 7, 2026

    Really loved the dinning experience at Saffron. Biryani was really tasty. Naan and onion kulcha was super tasty. My kids loved the experience. The staff were really kind and soft spoken. Highly recommend it.

  • May 30, 2026

    From the first time coming here getting the Indian spice vindaloo to their lunch buffet. They’re always humble and have great authentic tasting food. The flavors and aroma radiates from when you walk through the door.

  • May 28, 2026

    Best food in our whole trip, unexpectedly we came to have our dinner at beside restaurant but after getting here I changed my mind that this is 1000% better than the other one. Service was very warm and welcoming. Food was outstanding chicken chettinad is very flavourful trust me you’ll def like it. One small suggestion make sure raita to make it regularly rather than adding carrots add some black salt and chat masala it’s gonna be a hit. Thank you Saffron for making our dinner the best in our three days trip.

  • May 27, 2026

    Excellent service provided with fine dining food.Definitely recommended Excellent service Angelo Vishal and Salu

  • May 15, 2026

    Amazing food and amazing service.Definitely recommend!!!!!!

  • May 13, 2026

    Lamb Korma was fantastic. Great friendly service.

  • May 11, 2026

    We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala & the Coconut Curry with Garlic Naan. It was absolutely fantastic! The service was great too! Any questions we had were thoroughly answered! Will definitely be back to try more!!

  • May 3, 2026

    Much of the food was good but one was sadly so bad that we had to send it back. The restaurant gracefully offered something else to replace it. The good: the onion fritters (you taste the chickpea more than the onion), not at all oily. The Tandoori chicken was excellent, and a mixed vegetable stew was nicely done. The dips were fresh and tasty. The bad was a chicken breast dish, the chicken was un-chewable, and the requested spiciness was not provided. The rice was wonderful and plentiful. In general, the servings were plentiful. Another issue was the curry smell in the room, I had to wash all the clothes I was wearing to remove the smell. Better ventilation is needed. The service is good, I liked the staff. Wine pours are generous.

Overall Score

64 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 23, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 11 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  2. October 9, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    0 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  3. September 30, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    0 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  4. September 19, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    1 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  5. September 18, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    5 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 11 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used (×2)

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 23, 2026