Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale
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928 Ne 20 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 22 times since early records began, accumulating 46 violations with no emergency closures. The facility has averaged 2.1 violations per inspection, significantly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in multiple inspections, including a high-priority employee health reporting violation in April 2024 and employee health policy violations cited in February 2024 when a warning was issued. Chemical storage violations and basic food condition violations have also been recurring findings across recent inspections. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 documented 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Serafina Waterfront Trattoria in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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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