Serafina

11 Fan Pier Bl, Boston, MA 02210

Italian

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Serafina has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Serafina on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Noted cooked sauce an hour ago at 170F. Removed and put in Ice Bath and monitor temperature. Follow the cooling perimeters 135F to 70F in 2hrs and 70F to 41F in 4hrs

590.003/3-501.14-P

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Noted RTE foods stored in contact with the raw product. Discontinue/ Retrain staff to seperate

590.003/3-302.11-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at the bar not registering any sanitizing chemical with the test strip. Repair/ Discussed with the PIC to use the back dish machine in the kitchen to wash glassware

590.004/4-501.114-P

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing Last day sold and organize in chronological order. Provide

590.003/3-203.12-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted ice inside baffels in the ice machine heavily soiled. Clean with frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a barrier between the coffee machine and the hand sink in the front or move the coffee machine away from the hand sink. Provide a barrier in the window behind the hand sink to prevent contamination to the ice container.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Food labels (c)

Inspector notes: Noted food bottles on the cookline with no labels. Provide

590.003/3-602.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at the bar fixtures loose. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Noted cutting boards in the prep area heavily scored. Replace/Resurface

590.004/4-501.12-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Visible dust in the expo and prep area. Clean Dish area ceiling has black spots mold. Clean Visible cob webs in the hand sink area near the coffee machine. Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 23, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at multiple handsinks. Provide at all designated areas.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing irreversible thermometer for dishmachine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with soiled equipment stored in basin. D/C and Retrain staff on proper handsink usage.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing handsoap at the handsink. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsink fixtures very loose. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks soiled. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Drain boards (c)

Inspector notes: Several pieces of equipment used for food service are stored in various locations of the kitchen when not in use - ensure there is an ample storage area for all clean pots pans amnd utensils as well as small appliances to properly store and air dry when needed

590.004/4-301.13-C

Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is a designated area of the restaurant where employees can sit relax and eat meals away from foods and food service locations

590.006/6-403.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods including dry goods and paper goods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 14, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw steal stored above raw mussells. Microgreens stored with raw mussels. COS.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Meatballs 127F. COS.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: No tag with mussells in walkin cooler. Log last date of service on filed tags.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Final rinse gauge is inoperable. Replace . Replace labels on gauges that are worn off.

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Menu posted in window with no advisory. COS.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wooden counter top near ice bin in wait station with worn surfaces. Seal.

590.004/4-101.19-C

May 26, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serafina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Serafina on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Serafina?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Serafina.

How does Serafina compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Serafina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Serafina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Serafina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Serafina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Serafina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Serafina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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