PURA VIDA SOUTH HARBOR LLC
1350 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 305-535-4142
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned tables, then grabbed clean plate to bring to customer, without washing hands first. After manager instructed, employee washed hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Preparation area, next to walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop inside yellow bucket. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed no proof for new hires currently working at front counter. Operator and new hires reviewed and signed reporting agreement form during inspection.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed front counter dipperwell turned off while in use utensils stored inside. Operator removed utensils.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee clock in for work and then begin bagging customer food for pick up orders, no hand wash. Reviewed hand washing procedures with operator. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw tuna stored above spinach inside flip top cooler next to steam table. Employee properly stored. 2) Observed raw salmon stored above arugula inside flip top cooler next to kitchen entrance. Employee properly stored.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not marked as raw item on menu.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of coconut water stored on floor at pick up station. Operator properly stored.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple dry wiping cloths in use at cook line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 7 employees engaged in food preparation while wearing wrist watches and bracelets. Employees removed item.
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.