PURA VIDA MIAMI
1504 BAY RD STE 101, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.535.4142
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dish machine is not working.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 the dish washer touch dirty dishes and then removed the clean dishes with the same gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The manager wiped it off.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler rinsing off blender equipment in the hand washing sink. The manager told her to put the items in the dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the ice machine. The manager brought towels.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several cooks finish tasks removed gloves put on new gloves without washing their hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two drinks on a perpetration counter. The manager removed them
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn in front of the steam table.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the reach in cooler by the POS system.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dish machine is not working.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dish machine is not working.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a chia seeds. The manager removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of quinoa. The manager removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the small reach in freezer gasket torn by the ovens.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing in standing water. The manager turned on the cold water.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a line cook touch his pants and apron then touched clean plates.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the right side of the hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched her apron and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cups handles touching fruit at the front counter. The cook moved the handles.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and salmon over bread in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the front line area. The project manager moved it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The project manager put the towels in the sanitizer buckets.
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.