PURA VIDA MIAMI
460 S ROSEMARY AVE #186, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 305-535-4142
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (105F - Hot Holding) due to operator not putting cover on. Operator reheated to chicken (170F - Reheating)
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021033771 | Jun 7, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed with a few cut boards on flip top refrigerators
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes. Dishwasher washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Draw refrigerator; eggs, (58F - Cold Holding); salmon (52F - Cold Holding); sweet potato (57F - Cold Holding) due to refrigerator got unplugged earlier less then four hours.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher hand sink. Operator placed soap at sink.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at blending station. Operator placed towel at sink.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at prep station blocked by trash can and a case of green onions. Operator relocated both.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (105F - Hot Holding) due to operator not putting cover on. Operator reheated to chicken (170F - Reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed with mop sink with splitter added.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink by ice machine. Operator placed soap at sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at few cutting boards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at sink. Observed at sink by ice machine.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at Flip top refrigerator with nova salmon behind tuna fish salad. Operator place nova salmon in front of tuna salad.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator's commissary grilled chicken mark the date made on 10 18/24 at 1:45 PM use by 10 2124 This is longer then 48 hours see stop sale.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Operator's commissary grilled chicken mark the date made on 10 18/24 at 1:45 PM use by 10 2124 This is longer then 48 hours see stop sale.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between Flip top refrigerator and steam table. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator correct to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic blender covers in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at dishwasher hand sink
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw eggs above cooked Turkey bacon. Operator placed raw eggs on lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2) Flip top refrigerator; cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding); pesto (47F - Cold Holding); sprouts (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (47F - Cold Holding); egg whites (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) over four hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observe raw eggs at 45°f due to overfilled. Operator removed the over filled egg. 2) observe at 2) Flip top refrigerator; cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding); pesto (47F - Cold Holding); sprouts (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (47F - Cold Holding); egg whites (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) over four hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observe croutons stored under soap dispenser. Operator removed.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 75ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe with splitter on mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit of chlorine dishwasher.
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. Operator had some but last on filled out was 8 months ago and have 4 employees that are here less then 60 days.
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.