SERENA PASTIFICIO
301 PLAZA REAL, Boca Raton FL 33432 · (561) 922-6699
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Maintenance person on site doing maintenance to machine and was going to clean.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep room wrong size and missing ceiling plate by dishwasher
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots and pans not air dried stacked wet
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper sitting on prep table by coffee area. Chef removed bug zapper.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Chef printed and posted choking poster
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at a commissary on municipal sewer that is not provided with a mop/service sink or other proper liquid waste disposal facilities. Y splitter on hose Bibb in mop sink has no hose Bibb vacuum breaker
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels in pasta prep room out
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked bolognas and shredded cheese in walk in cooler Removed
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing dates for month of July
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Pork belly cooked cooled vacuum sealed held over 48 hours - stored in walk in freezer Raw steak vacuum sealed held over 48 hours - reach in cooler drawer on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish machine area
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Spray bottle with clean equipment on drying rack Removed
Clam/mussel/ tags not marked with last date served.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Two Cracked plastic containers drying rack
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Bathrooms Entrance Lobby
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Unable to provide device
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari over ready to eat carrots and celery Raw beef over cooked brisket in walk in cooler Removed
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Unable to provide device
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in produce cooler
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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