Serafina in Aventura
Last inspected:
19501 Biscayne Blvd Unit 1944, Aventura, FL 33180Serafina 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.
Serafina in Aventura: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Serafina in Aventura: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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