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PURA VIDA MIAMI

2980 NE 207 ST UNIT 110, Aventura FL 33180 · 305-204-0602

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336345
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pesto sauce containing fresh garlic and oil stored at room temperature 76F - Cold Holding. Manager moved sauce to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in barista station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink in drink station used to fill cup with water and to rinse dirty utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to various kitchen equipment stored inside. Advised chef and he removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen area torn.
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in drink station used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Observed Cloth used to line various containers of fruit.
Basic/21-05-5/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in drink station. Chef moved to shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pesto sauce containing fresh garlic and oil stored at room temperature 76F - Cold Holding. Manager moved sauce to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Observed Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times. Due to prep table with cooler blocking access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Observed Cloth used to line containers of cut fruits..
Basic/21-05-5
Observed avocados not washed prior to preparation.
Basic/08B-39-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by food cart and plastic containers. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cut boards being stored on floor on side of oven. Manager instructed employee to wash, sanitize and move to shelf.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed non food grade wiping cloths lining containers of various cut vegetables and fruits. Cloths were in direct contact with food.
Basic/21-05-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 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 ▾
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths directly lining raw tuna and cut lemons.
Basic/21-05-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed caulking behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated buildup.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area being blocked by food cart. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand washing sink in drink station as a dump sink. Manager coached employee and cleaned sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 74°F and located on food cart in kitchen area.
Basic/10-07-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables throughout kitchen area.
Basic/21-12-4

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.