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PURA VIDA MIAMI

111 N POINTE DRIVE, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 305.535.4142

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats79
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626086
Grade history
JAN 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed diced turkey bacon (56F - Cooling) since 9:00am, at 1:00pm. Food did not reach 41F for cold hold in allotted time. Operator discarded food. Stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. One new employee hired less than one month has not signed employee reporting agreement. Operator has new employee sign agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In dishwashing area, no soap provided, operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, food stored on floor. Operator moved food to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employ e can not locate test strips for dish washer
Intermediate/16-37-1
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on storage rack with single serve containers. Operator removed and stored in designated area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Four drawer cooler opposite flip top - scoop stored in kale salad. Operator removed and stored above salad.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed diced turkey bacon (56F - Cooling) since 9:00am, at 1:00pm. Food did not reach 41F for cold hold in allotted time. Operator discarded food. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed diced turkey bacon (56F - Cooling) since 9:00am, at 1:00pm. Food did not reach 41F for cold hold in allotted time. Operator discarded food. Stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook unable to answer cooking temperature for omelette when it came out of the oven. Educate cook on cooking temperatures. Emailed flier
Intermediate/53B-16-4
Apron stored on top case of cutlery in ware washing room. Operator moved apron
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in wrap/ bowl station in prep room.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in true freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary at smoothie station. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4

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.