Pura Vida Miami

110 Washington Ave Cu2, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Other

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pura Vida Miami has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Pura Vida Miami is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (86F - Hot Holding); rice (93F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per chef no more than 1 hour prior. Chef placed steam table to higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager placed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by front counter at coffee station.

14-09-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch and bracelets preparing food. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch and bracelets preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**

13-07-4

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee come from outside and put on gloves to assist with an order at the front counter.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed that Natalia and Yemnea both expired in November 2023.

53A-03-7

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 an employee wearing a watch and bracelets preparing food. **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the beverage station. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**

21-09-4

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

9 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright refrigerator handler broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Jul 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

29-37-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at restroom used by food employees/customers.

32-04-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep cooler at front counter smoothie prep station.

14-09-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area.

38-07-4

Basic - Water leaking/dripping from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water dripping from faucet, located at dump sink, across from smoothie prep station.

29-11-4

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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 Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Miami?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Miami.

How does Pura Vida Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Pura Vida Miami most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Pura Vida Miami have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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