SERAFINA ALWAYS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026
📍 33 EAST 61 ST STREET, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Serafina Always on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has completed 5 inspections since 2022, receiving a Grade A on its sole graded inspection with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SERAFINA ALWAYS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jan 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
Aug 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies ...
Aug 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smo...
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Sep 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
SERAFINA ALWAYS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SERAFINA ALWAYS last inspected?
- SERAFINA ALWAYS was last inspected on January 28, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 28 points.
- What is SERAFINA ALWAYS's current health grade?
- SERAFINA ALWAYS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SERAFINA ALWAYS had?
- SERAFINA ALWAYS has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SERAFINA ALWAYS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SERAFINA ALWAYS was 35 points on August 1, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SERAFINA ALWAYS ever received a Grade C?
- No. SERAFINA ALWAYS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.