Serena Pastificio
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
82
Score
Serena Pastificio appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boca Raton restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels in pasta prep room out
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
82
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing dates for month of July **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish machine area **Warning**
31B-04-4
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Spray bottle with clean equipment on drying rack Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/ tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels
01C-01-4
70
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Unable to provide device **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in produce cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
90
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline cooler #1, vodka sauce (57F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (57F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Items held in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, meat sauce (56F - Cooling), tomato sauce (68F - Cooling). Items cooling overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline cooler #1, vodka sauce (57F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (57F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Items held in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, meat sauce (56F - Cooling), tomato sauce (68F - Cooling). Items cooling overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serena Pastificio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serena Pastificio on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serena Pastificio?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Serena Pastificio.
How does Serena Pastificio compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Serena Pastificio most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Serena Pastificio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Serena Pastificio have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Serena Pastificio 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 Serena Pastificio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Serena Pastificio is inspected around three times per year on average.
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