SERAFINA DOWNTOWN
652 NE 2 AVE STE #144 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
08A-20-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice inside hand wash sink kitchen.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Carlos Briones.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 5
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area, kitchen.
21-44-1Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.