Serafino's
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Serafino's six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Food stored covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Stockbridge restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed brown mold like substance on the deflector of the ice machine and black mold like substance on the chute of the ice machine. Team members removed all the ice from the ice machine and began cleaning the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple dirty bowls in the hand sink. Team member removed the bowls from the hand sink. PIC was advised to always keep the hand sinks accessible for hand washing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw red snapper and raw salmon completely thawed in ROP packaging in the lowboy cooler in the main kitchen. The packaging was also observed to have instructions on the food items stating that items must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. PIC corrected on site and removed the red snapper and salmon from the ROP packaging.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service not displayed. Team member found the permit at the end of inspection and placed it by the inspection report for customers to view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored in three pans of water between 121F-124F. One of the pans of water contained food debris. PIC was advised to change out the water and keep in use utensils stored in water of 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile misplaced, creating a large opening in the back of the kitchen. PIC was advised to place ceiling tile back in place to prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
61
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of bell peppers with mold growth. Person in charge (PIC) discarded all the bell peppers.
511-6-1.04(1)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food items throughout the kitchen without stored uncovered. PIC places lids on all uncovered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection score not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food service permit not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in the prep top cooler. Observed food debris underneath and in between grills.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash and grease build up behind the dumpster and grease trap area. Please have dumpster area cleaned. PIC advised that other restaurants in the publix plaza also utilize the dumpster and grease trap and has contacted the landlord regarding the build up.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
67
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of bell peppers with mold growth. Person in charge (PIC) discarded all the bell peppers.
511-6-1.04(1)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food items throughout the kitchen without stored uncovered. PIC places lids on all uncovered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection score not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food service permit not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in the prep top cooler. Observed food debris underneath and in between grills.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash and grease build up behind the dumpster and grease trap area. Please have dumpster area cleaned. PIC advised that other restaurants in the publix plaza also utilize the dumpster and grease trap and has contacted the landlord regarding the build up.
511-6-1.06(5)(q)
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Jan 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items held past 7 days according to the prep date label.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed lasagna and marinara sauce hold held below 135F. Kitchen Manager was advised to reheat items to 165F for proper hot holding and to keep wrapped lasagna cold 41F or below until it's time to reheat.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean plate rack with plates that contained food debris on the food contact surfaces of the plate on the last two shelves of the rack. Kitchen manager removed the plates from the rack to be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in reach in coolers without date marking information. All food must be date marked for 7 days, including first day of food prep.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed completely thawed raw red snapper stored in a ROP package. The package came with a label that specifically states that the fish must be removed from the packaging before thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed boxes containing food products and a container of raw shrimp stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed bag of flour stored on the floor and an opened and exposed bag of breading flour in the dry storage area located outside behind the establishment. Observed bagged potatoes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection score not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and build up underneath all food equipment. General manager advised he scheduled a professional deep cleaning of the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in the walk in cooler stored uncovered (grilled chicken, cooked potatoes, alfredo sauces, broccoli cheddar soup). Observed a pan of sausages used as a cover over 2 pans of lasagna.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
47
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat sauce and alfredo sauce in the steam well hot held below 135F. PIC reheated items to 165F (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items cold held above 41F. PIC discarded items (COS).
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed mozzarella sticks, pasta, and tenders not covered in the reach in freezer. Observed raw shrimp and sauce containers (4) stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. Observed alfredo sauce stored uncovered in the reach in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler/reach in cooler in front of the oven in need of repair due to external leaking. Observed reach in cooler in front of the back door with excessive condensation and unable to temperature for cold holding. Discontinue use of this reach in cooler until repairs have been made. PIC removed or discarded food items from the cooler (COS).
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelves in need of cleaning due to build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed drain plug missing from the dumpster area.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
61
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Test strips not readily available for Quat and Chlorine
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Pasta, Mozzarella Sticks, and chicken tenders not covered in the reach in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Hand sink needs splashguards on both sides to prevent contamination with clean dishes and food in the reach in cooler
511-6-1.04(4)(v)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Inspection and food permit not available or posted
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Bottom of the reach in cooler was cracked and contained grease build up
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Acoustical ceiling tile is not approved in the kitchen area. Smooth, washable, nonabsorbent tile must be installed in the kitchen area
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serafino's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serafino's on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serafino's?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Serafino's.
How does Serafino's compare to other restaurants in Stockbridge?
Serafino's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Stockbridge average of 79.
Has Serafino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Serafino's have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Serafino's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Serafino's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Serafino's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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