Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SERAFINA

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT 1944, AVENTURA MALL · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3382769
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8473730
DBPR license2335824

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of fruit and cut leafy greens. Located in salad station. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels. Chef added tag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in pizza station. Chef turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelf in kitchen reach in cooler.

#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs, flour and sugar removed from their original packaging placed in containers and not labeled. Chef added label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.