PURA VIDA MIAMI
1756 N BAYSHORE DR STE 1, Miami FL 33132 · 305-535-4142
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic spoon inside. Operator removed during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitation solution located at cook line area quaternary 00 ppm. Operator discarded the water solution. Recheck quaternary solution 200 ppm.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed salmon over empanadas located cook line area. Operator stored properly during inspection
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front counter area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of bananas blocked hand wash sink located front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter and kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at cook line area. Operator removed during inspection also sent.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with water not labeled located at açaí station. Operator labeled during inspection also sent.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of bananas blocked hand wash sink located front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Patty, Piedad.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers. Located kitchen operator stored during inspection.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of bananas blocked hand wash sink located front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Carolina Vera.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil stored in standing water at 75°f located at cooked line area. Operator removed the water during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located near coffee machine. Operator removed during inspection.
Feb 12, 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
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water per four minutes at 95°f. Located cook line area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection 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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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored on water at 96°f located cook line area. Operator discard the water solution during inspection.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
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.