Serafina
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
86
Score
Serafina appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered waste receptacles in all restrooms for sanitary products.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signage in all restrooms.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Across from the prep sink at the curved wall the baseboard tiles are broken and seperating from the wall the salad sandwich cooler's top handle is broken; repair or replace the tiles and cooler handle.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Oct 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize regularly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked foods cooling in plastic containers: meat sauce 100F. Cooked foods covered in refrigerator: potato 72F chicken 82F. Spread out cooked foods in or on metal containers to allow for rapid cooling. Do not cover cooked foods until cooled to 41F. Foods cooked in past hour moved to shallow metal pans.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Replace to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris in floor drains under ice machine and at bar. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow drip under hand sink at pizza station. Repair as needed keep floor clean and dry.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Oct 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle unlabeled. Label all chemicals to rpevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags undated for last piece sold. Date tags for last piece sold. Organize tags by month for easy trace back as needed.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of cooked garlic in oil without date marking. Prepped in past two days. Ensure prepped foods held over 24 hours are dated.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at warewashing leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris in floor drains at bar. Food and debris under dry goods shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in warewashing area. Replace to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked garlic in oil at cookline at 80F. Discarded by PIC. Garlic in oil must be held at 41F or below to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed garnishing pizza with fresh basil without gloves. basil disgarded before garnishing pizza. Ensure staff wear gloves when touching ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Review cooling procedures with staff to ensure safe and rapid cooling.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Tomato sauce cooling in plastic container for one hour at 117F. Spread out in shallow metal pan- 60F after 30 minutes. Retrain staff to use shallow metal pans for cooling hot foods.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink out of soap. Staff washing hands in kitchen. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: No shellfish tags for mussels except for mussels on site. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days after last piece sold. Date tags for when last piece is sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine out of detergent. Corrected on site. Monitor chemicals replace as needed.
590.004/4-501.17-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Women's bathrooms without covered wase receptacles. Provide covered wate bins.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under bar and under shelves and behind freezers in dry storage. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jul 28, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: In use low temperature dishwasher is testing at 0ppm chlorine at the time of the inspection- Accuchem contacted for repairs Establishment shall use disposible tableware until repairs are completed
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks with equipment in them- Removed at the time of the inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks with no paper towels- Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on insection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Employees are using the space at the 3 bay sink for food prep- Discontinue Violation has been noted on previous inspections
590.003/3-305.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple products being thawed in containers with stagnant water- Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-501.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple heavily scored and stained cutting boards- Refinish/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers on the counter in the pizza station at 86F. Per the PIC the products were prepared less than 2 hours prior. Placed on sheet pans and placed in refrigeration to cool to 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer at low temperature dishwasher in use at the time of the inspection at 0ppm chlorine. Apon review of the machine it was noted that the sanitizer was not connected to the dish machine Corrected on site and a recommendation of a pre operational checklist for the establishment reiewed with PIC
590.004/4-501.114-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multipleemployees handling RTE foods with bare hands Corrected on site Review with employees
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in pizza station visibly dry- Employee actively preparing pizzas Review handwashing procedures with staff- Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review wih staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: While reviewing the the online menu with the MOD it was observed that the consumer advisory is on the online menu but products available raw or undercooked are not indicated. Correct
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection employees were preparing foods on the drainboard of the 3 bay sink Conduct food preparation in designated area
590.003/3-305.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink in warewashing area has been damaged and is not fully affixed to the wall Sink is still operational Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily scored cutting boards in use in the kitchen- Repair or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
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May 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products placed in refrigeration line at pizza station that is not properly working at 50F. Per PIC products were placed in the unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. All foods were removed and placed in refrigeration to properly cool to below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Bottles of wine stored in ice at bar used for beverages- Discontinue Correctedat the time of the inspection
590.003/3-303.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit in pizza station with an internal temperature of 54F All products were removed at the time of the inspection and a service technician was contacted for repairs
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No testing kit for chlorine sanitizer in low temperature machine- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at handsink at cookline Handsoap dispenser clogged and not dispensing soap in warewashing area Corrected at the time of the inspection
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous heavily scored and worn cutting boards- Repair/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee packaging salmon on the drainboard of the 3 bay sink- Discontinue food prep in this area and use preparation areas available
590.003/3-305.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serafina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serafina on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serafina?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Serafina.
How does Serafina compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Serafina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Serafina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Serafina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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