Serafina Downtown

652 Ne 2 Ave Ste #144, Miami, FL 33132

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Serafina Downtown stretching back to 2025. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Serafina Downtown 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

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Luis Gabriel, Cornelia Villareal, Rosemary, Edwin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Still observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. The employees were hired more than 60 days. Luis Gabriel, Cornelia Villareal, Rosemary, Edwin. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Still obsessed-no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Chlorine. **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area, kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: Still observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area, kitchen. **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef (39F - Cold Holding); over raw salmon (39F - Cold Holding) located at cooked line area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice inside hand wash sink kitchen.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Carlos Briones.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Luis Gabriel, Cornelia Villareal, Rosemary, Edwin.

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area, kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor located cooked line area.

21-44-1

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.

16-55-4

Mar 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serafina Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Serafina Downtown on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Serafina Downtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Serafina Downtown most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Serafina Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Serafina Downtown have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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