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PURA VIDA MIAMI

2364 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 305.535.4142

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625907
Grade history
OCT 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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.
High priority/12A-09-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink in prep area blocked with garbage container. Operator removed container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/21-44-1
The state's own report →
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/52-01-4/Admin Complaint
Single-service articles improperly stored. Soufflé cups stored under paper towels. Operator moved.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Basic/02D-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 6 dry wiping clothes in use, stored on food contact cutting boards. Operator returned to sanitizer buckets.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed new door at rear hallway.
Basic/35B-01-4
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.
Basic/10-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in prep room.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site

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.