Serena's

1268 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Serena's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Oct 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

May 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

May 24, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serena's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Serena's on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Serena's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Serena's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Serena's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Serena's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Serena's 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's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Serena's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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