Pura Vida Miami
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Pura Vida Miami has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Pura Vida Miami's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 38 pounds of salmon vacuum sealed inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator Salmon is received inside a container with ice, but not frozen. Also observed 12 pounds of cooked Salmon from the same vacuumed seal package in Food Establishment.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed 38 pounds of salmon vacuum sealed inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator Salmon is received inside a container with ice, but not frozen.
03G-05-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 38 pounds of salmon vacuum sealed inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator Salmon is received inside a container with ice, but not frozen.
03G-04-5
Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. Observed in both restrooms.
32-08-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water stuck between containers on shelf over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands. Operator and employees were trained on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands before putting new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water stoked between plastic containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored containers in order to be dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fruit containers stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under oven in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed device over plantain boxes in back kitchen. Operator removed device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored containers upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic avocado oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal speaker on prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
50
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
43
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and touching clean plates without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 110°F inside kitchen. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored by kitchen back entrance. Operator stored mop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside salt container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside both restrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
47
Mar 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with soap not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. Observed inside both Restrooms.
32-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
52
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2022.
50-17-2
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside shredded cheese container inside reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor under and behind cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 80° F at front counter. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Miami?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Miami.
How does Pura Vida Miami compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Pura Vida Miami most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Pura Vida Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pura Vida Miami have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pura Vida Miami means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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