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American · Midtown-Times Square

SERAFINA health grade & inspection history

22 EAST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016

12 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 20, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 20, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Apr 20, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Score trend

SERAFINA inspection history

13 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Apr 20, 2026A122Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 6, 2025B253Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Nov 7, 2024477Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 25, 2023254Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 06C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Official location

SERAFINA on the map

Common questions

SERAFINA inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SERAFINA?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 20, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.

When was SERAFINA last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 20, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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