Pura Vida Miami
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Pura Vida Miami has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pura Vida Miami is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal man's wet nesting at storage rack in prep area. Operator reorganized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Same. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At smoothie area hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over reach in freezer by back door. **Warning**
35B-02-4
33
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
64
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
90
Jul 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Pura Vida Miami compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Pura Vida Miami most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Pura Vida Miami's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pura Vida Miami have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pura Vida Miami means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pura Vida Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pura Vida Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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