Pura Vida Miami
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
58
Score
Public records show six inspections at Pura Vida Miami stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Pura Vida Miami on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach inside reach in cooler by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by preparation area blocked by a rack.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by dishwasher machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking below dishwasher machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single services plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna (55F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding) smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since 7am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (55F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding) smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since 7am. Employee discarded items.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single services plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen.
25-06-4
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed diced chicken (51F - Cooling) dated 12-07-22.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook in food preparation touch her hair with a gloved hand and continue working.
12A-09-4
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed diced chicken (51F - Cooling) dated 12-07-22.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware wash area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the front line area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole by the walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled at the front counter.
02D-01-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Miami?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 58 out of 100, which is lower 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 five violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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 two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants