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SERAFINA WATERFRONT TRATTORIA

926 NE 20 AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502840
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8891434
DBPR license1617460

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-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. Cookline – small flip top – cut tomatoes (49F); cooked peppers (46F); cooked mushrooms (50F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – small flip top – cut tomatoes (49F); cooked peppers (46F); cooked mushrooms (50F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in Hand sink by dish machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in visibly soiled container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.