SERAFINA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026
📍 22 EAST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Serafina in Midtown Times Square currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on a score of 25 points from its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SERAFINA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Apr 20, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Violations:
02H
GRADE B
Jan 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
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.
Food Protection Certif...
Nov 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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.
Establishment is not f...
Jul 25, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F;...
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SERAFINA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SERAFINA last inspected?
- SERAFINA was last inspected on April 20, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SERAFINA's current health grade?
- SERAFINA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SERAFINA had?
- SERAFINA has 4 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SERAFINA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SERAFINA was 47 points on November 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SERAFINA ever received a Grade C?
- No. SERAFINA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.