Pura Vida Miami

244 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pura Vida Miami has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Pura Vida Miami's latest score of 86 sits above the Coral Gables average of 68. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed prep table at kitchen dispense window.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen, there is a crack increasing with time.

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Employee placed spoon for fruit on dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 50°F, ham at 50°F. According to cook, the ham was recently cut. Employee placed ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at kitchen cooling unit not working properly. Kitchen manager placed ice to keep right temperature until maintenance to the equipment is provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler new merchandise on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops for cheese in contact with item.

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor with accumulation of food throughout the kitchen. As per operator, they clean the floors once per shift.

36-01-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 89°F. Operator changed water and heated it up to correct temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover on waste receptacles in both unisex bathrooms.

32-12-5

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At kitchen.

29-37-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop for kale, handle in contact with food.

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager adjusted the dipperwell for utensils.

10-03-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter reach in cooler missing ambient thermometer.

05-09-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing or disposing food in hand wash sink at front counter.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep area in the kitchen handle in contact with spinach. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in or other areas of the establishment. Kitchen.

36-64-5

Jul 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen blocked by a garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives between wall and equipment at kitchen. Operator placed knives on magnetic holder.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

24-14-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Miami?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Miami.

How does Pura Vida Miami compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Pura Vida Miami most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Pura Vida Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pura Vida Miami have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.

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