PURA VIDA MIAMI
8170 GLADES RD STE K-1, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 305.535.4142
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 by cook line, 1 by smoothie station. Flying insects not seen landing. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 50ppm at triple sink. Operator drained solution and prepared solution, retesting at 200ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal man's wet nesting at storage rack in prep area. Operator reorganized.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm at front prep line. Operator dumped solution and prepared new buckets, retesting at 200ppm.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Overnight oats, chia parfait, yogurt cups at customer self service cold case missing preparation address.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: cooked rice (46-48F - Cooling) at 10:20; cooling since 8/10 at 5:30pm Observed in pans with lids stacked 5 pans high. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found 1 by cook line, 1 by smoothie station. Flying insects not seen landing. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Employee handling raw smoked salmon then picked up a dry wiping cloth and wiped down cutting board with out changing gloves and washing hands. Educated operator on proper procedures for changing gloves after handling raw animal proteins. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. walk in cooler: cooked rice (46-48F - Cooling) at 10:20; cooling since 8/10 at 5:30pm Observed in pans with lids stacked 5 pans high. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At smoothie area hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed time control procedure to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Fabuloso (multi purpose cleaner) spray bottle not labeled by dish area. Advised operator to ensure all chemicals are labeled.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over reach in freezer by back door.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Overnight oats, chia parfait, yogurt cups at customer self service cold case missing preparation address.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on large food storage containers at dish drying rack. Operator removed stickers, cleaned and sanitized food storage containers.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) Operator got new quaternary sanitizer from triple sink. Rechecked 400ppm quaternary sanitizer.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee discard items
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser across from ice machine Manager replaced soap dispenser
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 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. Chlorine 0ppm. Operator primed 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw tuna stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than 1 hour
Nov 3, 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen prep area storage shelf- observed plates being stored not inverted. Operator stored plates inverted.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter cold holding unit cutting board- observed wiping cloths on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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