Pura Vida Miami

15180 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33180
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Pura Vida Miami has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed non-food grade towels used as liner” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader North Miami Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed splitter added on faucet at front counter prep sink missing with Vacuum breaker on both sides.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Observed raw avocado not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Observed Non-food grade towels used as liner for various food containers. Towels are in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used to line various pans of food. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
86
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jun 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Miami?

Across the inspection record, “observed non-food grade towels used as liner” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Miami.

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

Pura Vida Miami most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami Beach average of 72.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pura Vida Miami have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.