PURA VIDA MIAMI
959 WEST AVE STE 8-10, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-535-4142
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at prep area, wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler at cook line torn.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Establishment not presenting charges on menu.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, coffee station, ice, scoop handle, touching ice, and ice bucket employer removed ice handle from touching ice.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at prep area not hung to dry..
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths throughout front counter and kitchen area, not stored in sanitizer solution.
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded inside hand sink front counter by coffee station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep area back kitchen. Employee provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty By ware washing area and prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted by ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed all bathrooms.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by coffee station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep area near tray of cooked salmon. Employee removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored properly.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach inside reach in cooler by front counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by preparation area blocked by a rack.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by dishwasher machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking below dishwasher machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single services plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen.
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna (55F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding) smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since 7am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (55F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding) smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since 7am. Employee discarded items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler throughout the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single services plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen.
Jul 26, 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
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler by preparation area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth all over preparation tables.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink faucet missing vacuum breakers.
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by ware washing area blocked with employees scooters.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink had food debris at drain at area with multiple reach-in units.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink near office. Manager provided paper towels.
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. Provided manager with reporting responsibilities agreement electronically. Employees present at time of inspection signed forms.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of sweet potatoes used in 48 hrs or less with no production time / date.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink at bathroom used by all employees, recorded 81F. Run for 5 minutes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near office.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic and metal pans not stored inverted at server room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on grill near ware washing area. Manager removed cellphone.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of mayonnaise stored on floor at dry storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks not properly inverted at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee cups, deli containers and poly seal bags stored on floor at dry storage area.
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.