PURA VIDA MIAMI
2364 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 305.535.4142
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DV sauce and Spicy Aoli contain TCS components. Observed at 61F. Operator states less than 2 hours. Operator returned to freezer for quick cooling down.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch his face and continue to engage in food preparation without changing gloves and wash hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink in prep area blocked with garbage container. Operator removed container.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking beverage in food preparation area at front line.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored properly.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to clean food equipment.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DV sauce and Spicy Aoli contain TCS components. Observed at 61F. Operator states less than 2 hours. Operator returned to freezer for quick cooling down.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Operation states chicken antibiotic free. No proof provided. Invoice states free range does not state antibiotic free. Menu states antibiotic free.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Soufflé cups stored under paper towels. Operator moved.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed yogurt parfaits, prepared on site, in grab n go cooler, no street address of location.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 6 dry wiping clothes in use, stored on food contact cutting boards. Operator returned to sanitizer buckets.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed new door at rear hallway.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot station. Water 102F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in prep room.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored behind ready to eat avocado in left prep area flip top. Operator stored all items properly. Priority: High Priority
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