PURA VIDA MIAMI
1104 S MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken 102F Hot holding at steam table. Operator started reheated.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed using non-food-grade paper to wrap washed herbs.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken 102F Hot holding at steam table. Operator started reheated.
Observed Light shield damaged/in disrepair at three compartment sink area.
Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses inside kitchen area.
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Single-service articles stored under paper towel dispenser located next to hand washing sink at front counter.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at warewashing area with a metal try on it. Employee removed tray. Observed at handwashing sink at prep table a metal container covering sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed classic container, containers and air washing area not inverted Chef inverted items during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex bathrooms missing a covered trash receptacle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a small cutting board at prep area with heat marks and not easily cleaned.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at single door standing freezer, torn, and in poor repair.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bag of carrots stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with residue.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at coffee station.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed staff at warewashing placed hand inside garbage can to push garbage down and then proceed to rinse dishes at three compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing the correct chlorine concentration for the dish machine. Coached staff on correct concentration.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at warewashing area shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at across service window.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stacked plastic containers at warewashing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic containers cracked at warewashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of wheat tortillas stored on floor at walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at preparation area towards end of kitchen. Concentration fixed to 300 ppm.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food preparation area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer from soiled plates to clean no handwashing prior. Coached person in charge of correct procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at the end of cook line block by containers and cutting boards.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed displayed license expired on 10-01-2023.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at warewashing area hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at juice and sauces reach in cooler at front service station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor in kitchen near steam table.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.