Pura Vida Miami
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
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Pura Vida Miami, located at 1940 Alton Rd in Miami Beach, FL, had a recent inspection on January 27, 2026, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified one high-priority violation concerning an employee not washing hands between handling soiled and clean equipment, alongside two basic violations. These basic violations included an ice bucket not being stored inverted and a cutting board with cut marks that was no longer cleanable.
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 the dishwasher handle dirty dishes then handle clean dishes without washing his hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket not inverted the manager inverted it.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in front of the ovens.
14-09-4
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two boxes of fruit in front of the sink. The manager moved the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. The manager had her remove her gloves and wash her hands and out on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two broken wall tiles by the dish machine and employee restroom.
36-24-5
74
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with avocado not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by reach in freezer. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted by preparation area. Employee inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at kitchen preparation area.
14-09-4
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located at smoothie preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at smoothie preparation area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 112F. Manager increased the temperature of hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located smoothie preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located smoothie preparation area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken at (55F - Cooling). As per chef, more than 6 hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice at 55F cold holding and cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding) for more a than 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken at 55F cooling. As per chef, more than 6 hours. Both observed at reach-in coolers near ware washing machine. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at (55F - Cold Holding) and cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding). As per chef, more than 6 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in handwashing sink located at ware washing area. Employee removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler next to ware washing area not cooling properly. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located at smoothie preparation area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 112F. Manager increased the temperature of hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located smoothie preparation area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees, wearing watches at food preparation area. **Warning**
13-07-4
35
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards on reach-in coolers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed at spoons inside wicker basket at entrance to kitchen.
25-09-4
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at reach-in coolers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches and bracelets engaging with food throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
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 handle touching bananas chunks and raspberries at smooth station cooling drawers. Staff removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located at dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked salmon (56F - Cold Holding) and sweet potatoes (56F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager cooked the night before. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet located across from 3 compartment sink at dish washing area.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked salmon (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager cooked the night before. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer, coached manager on proper method.
53A-14-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls no stored inverted at storage area near ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in preparation table at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches and bracelets engaging with food throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
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 container with handle inside of fruit at smooth station.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand sink near the preparation tank at kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located at dish washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in preparation at kitchen with no label.
02D-01-5
37
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Sweet potatoes (54F - Cooling). As per manager, day before.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Sweet potatoes (54F - Cooling). As per manager, day before.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Turkey Bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager, product came from another refrigeration unit.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey Bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager, product came from another refrigeration unit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean plastic containers at ware washing area.
41-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom used by staff with no self closing door.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls no stored inverted at storage area near ware washing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet at coffee station.
13-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler near coffee machine.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed water spray nozzle soiled at smoothie station sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom used by staff.
32-12-5
Basic - Observed hole in ceiling near bathroom used by staff.
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packaged cook chicken with no production time and date, used in less than 48 hrs.
03G-53-1
26
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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