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PURA VIDA GRILL INC

3036 N GOLDENROD RD, Winter Park FL 32792 · 3212797788

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5807819
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021006369Dec 3, 2020Jul 2, 2021$400
4--2018021706Apr 13, 2018May 16, 2018$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used on herbs and sprouts. Operator removed paper
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over chicken taquitos. Operator moved steak
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables. Operator removed eggs
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label. Operator placed label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-22-4
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef bones over RTE in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over RTE at reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee bag inside hand wash sink at kitchen entrance
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand wash sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at dish area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings over pork in reach in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over Rte in cook line reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with food debris
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar containers not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over black beans in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties stored over pork
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored on water with temperature of 72F
Basic/10-07-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean utensils and silverware facing up.
Basic/24-18-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded no parasite destruction for Tilapia.
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over black beans in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties stored over pork
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.No consumer advisory for ceviche.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup stored on prep table.
Basic/12B-12-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored on water with temperature of 72F
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean utensils and silverware facing up.
Basic/24-18-4/Warning
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks at dish wash area not inverted
Basic/24-05-4
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken stored in reach in cooler not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Farina in container in kitchen not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.