Serafina in Aventura

Last inspected:

19501 Biscayne Blvd Unit 1944, Aventura, FL 33180
Overview

Serafina in Aventura has recorded 25 inspections with 194 violations over its inspection history, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent across multiple inspections, including management awareness failures, employee health policy violations, improper cooking temperatures, and time-as-control violations appearing repeatedly since at least late 2023. A fire safety violation was documented on March 8, 2022, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. On December 5, 2025, a complaint inspection found 27 violations including four high-priority violations (management awareness, parasite destruction, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control), resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A callback inspection on December 9, 2025, found no violations and was marked Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
194Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Serafina in Aventura: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Serafina in Aventura: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed establishment with 2 tabletop stoves and 1 tabletop deep fryer with no hood suppression system.

Serafina in Aventura: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 5 inspections25 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Serafina in Aventura: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serafina in Aventura last inspected?
Serafina in Aventura was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Serafina in Aventura?
The most frequently cited violations at Serafina in Aventura are: Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Serafina in Aventura had?
Serafina in Aventura has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Serafina in Aventura find?
Serafina in Aventura was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Serafina in Aventura ever been shut down?
No, Serafina in Aventura has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Serafina in Aventura had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Serafina in Aventura has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Serafina in Aventura operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Carrot Express (2022).

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