Serafina
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Serafina has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Aventura sits at 76, putting Serafina on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - 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.
03D-01-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel and clam tags without date on them. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bar spoon inside the hand sink. Employee removed and washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
16-54-4
Intermediate - 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.
16-53-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front bar. Employee corrected it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the pizza station. Manager removed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
22
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for pan of fruit. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed marinara sauce stored on floor during prep. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler under flat grill door is disrepair and unable to properly close.
14-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager instructed employee to remove old labels and rewash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on floor. Advised manager and she moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at pizza station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
61
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels. Chef added tag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-01-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelf in kitchen reach in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
41
Apr 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussels tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No tag on in-shell clams. Located in reach in cooler. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of seasonings. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of stove. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between reach in coolers. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in dining room.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in reach of customers. **Warning**
25-27-4
45
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash scoop for tuna salad in hand washing sink after scoop fell on floor.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
58
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Equipment and utensils not sanitized after being washing and rinsed. Advised manager and instructed him that all dishes needed to be rewashed and sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee was dishes with gloves and begin working food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of cooked chicken and vegetables. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employees unaware of proper hand washing and dish washing procedures. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in cooked brown rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone being stored on prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized after being washing and rinsed. Advised manager and instructed him that all dishes needed to be rewashed and sanitized. **Warning**
16-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 78°F and stored on prep table. **Warning**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serafina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serafina on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serafina?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Serafina.
How does Serafina compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Serafina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Serafina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Serafina have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 three times per year on average.
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