Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Serafina currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 20, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Latest Inspection Details
April 20, 2026
- Date
- April 20, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Serafina's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a A, after a B in January 2025.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Serafina's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serafina's current NYC health grade?
Serafina currently has a A grade.
When was Serafina last inspected?
Serafina was last inspected on April 20, 2026.
What was Serafina's latest inspection score?
Serafina's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Serafina have in its latest inspection?
Serafina had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Serafina located?
Serafina is located at 22 East 38th Street in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50131213
Last updated: July 3, 2026