Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns
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4125 Race Track Rd #106, St. Johns, FL 32259Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns has accumulated 119 violations across 17 inspections dating to 2023, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 5 inspections), handwashing violations (4 inspections), improper chemical storage (3 inspections), and parasite destruction failures (3 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Three inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations: November 2024 (27 violations, including 3 high-priority findings for employee health reporting, parasite destruction, and chemical storage); June 2025 (8 violations including employee health reporting and handwashing failures); and December 2024 (11 violations including handwashing and chemical storage violations). The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required, following a January 26, 2026 inspection that cited 6 violations with an extension pending.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 8 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 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
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns last inspected?
- Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns had?
- Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns find?
- Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns was most recently inspected on September 22, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- No, Serafina's Pizza and Restaurant in St. Johns 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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.
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