SERAFINA
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT 1944, Aventura FL 33180 · 585 576 7392
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
APR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed veggie confit prepared from today at 10am, still at 88 F at 2 pm inside reach in cooler that was not working.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking water from open container, and continued touching food and utensils without washing hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed veggie confit prepared from today at 10am, still at 88 F at 2 pm inside reach in cooler that was not working.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza station: mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (54F - Cold Holding); eggplant rolletini (52F - Cold Holding); mortadella (54F - Cold Holding)at pizza station RIC. Also potato fingers (48F - Cold Holding); rissotto (49F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per manager, all those items were there for less than 4 hours. Employee placed ice underneath.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussel and clam tags not organized in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel and clam tags without date on them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar spoon inside the hand sink. Employee removed and washed it immediately.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. As per manager, Caesar salad dressing is prepared using non pasteurized egg yolks, and this item is not marked on the menu as undercooked or raw. Also the homemade tiramisu.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed height temp dishwasher machine not reaching the right temp for sanitizing cycle after being tested 3 times.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dish machine is not reaching 120 min temperature at the wash cycle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water container next to clean utensils at the pizza station. Employee moved it immediately.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engage in food preparation without wearing a beard guard ( pizza station). Employee put on the beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engage in food preparation without wearing a hat at the pizza station. Employee put on the hair net.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front bar. Employee corrected it immediately.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the pizza station. Manager removed it immediately.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at the front bar floor. Employee moved it from the floor.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for pan of fruit. Manager removed.
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed water.
Observed marinara sauce stored on floor during prep. Manager moved to shelf.
Observed reach in cooler under flat grill door is disrepair and unable to properly close.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager instructed employee to remove old labels and rewash.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on floor. Advised manager and she moved off floor.
Working containers of sugar, flour, breadcrumbs, rice and lentils removed from original containers placed in plastic containers not identified by common name. Advised manager and she added labels.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cook line.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal items stored inside of hand wash sink at expo station. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of both ice machines soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed ice scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cook line. Chef placed bucket off of floor.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink in prep area. Chef removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Located in ware wash area.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of rotini being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in prep area.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of fruit and cut leafy greens. Located in salad station. Chef removed.
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels. Chef added tag.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in pizza station. Chef turned on.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelf in kitchen reach in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Chef moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs, flour and sugar removed from their original packaging placed in containers and not labeled. Chef added label.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.