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Serafina

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Address
237 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
20 inspections
9 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.15-PF

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Cooked foods cooling in plastic containers: meat sauce 100F. Cooked foods covered in refrigerator: potato 72F chicken 82F. Spread out cooked foods in or on metal containers to allow for rapid cooling. Do not cover cooked foods until cooled to 41F. Foods cooked in past hour moved to shallow metal pans.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize regularly.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Soils and debris in floor drains under ice machine and at bar. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Replace to prevent contamination.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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