PURA VIDA MIAMI
192 N CATTLEMAN RD #7, Sarasota FL 34243 · 305-535-4142
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Greek yogurt parfaits at 51F, hummus at 47F, and Pura Vida sauce containing dairy at 47F. in the front counter display case.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 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
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the prep table and cooler in the back kitchen. Operator removed them for cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers not inverted. Operator corrected.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touching boxes, equipment and changing tasks without a glove change. Operator coached employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on the front prep area table. Operator moved them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers not inverted. Operator corrected.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified on the menu when offered as an add-on for Avocado Smash Toast. Establishment also utilizes the same asterisk to identify vegan/gluten free, food allergens, and the consumer advisory.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over tuna salad in front line cooler. Raw turkey bacon stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized eggs in drawer cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Greek yogurt parfaits at 51F, hummus at 47F, and Pura Vida sauce containing dairy at 47F. in the front counter display case. Operator stated that products were in the display case longer than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Greek yogurt parfaits at 51F, hummus at 47F, and Pura Vida sauce containing dairy at 47F. in the front counter display case.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Steel polish stored with food on front line and cleaners stored above clean utensils in 3 compartment sink area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified on the menu when offered as an add-on for Avocado Smash Toast. Establishment also utilizes the same asterisk to identify vegan/gluten free, food allergens, and the consumer advisory.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored above gloves on front line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple food workers wearing watches and bracelets. Employees removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on front line. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in 108F. standing water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on front line and prep table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored upright on front line.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance supplies stored above food prep area on front line.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.