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Pura Vida Miami

192 N Cattleman Rd #7, Sarasota, FL 34243
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Pura Vida Miami has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Pura Vida Miami was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pura Vida Miami is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers not inverted. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the prep table and cooler in the back kitchen. Operator removed them for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touching boxes, equipment and changing tasks without a glove change. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use containers not inverted. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink on the front prep area table. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Steel polish stored with food on front line and cleaners stored above clean utensils in 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Greek yogurt parfaits at 51F, hummus at 47F, and Pura Vida sauce containing dairy at 47F. in the front counter display case. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Greek yogurt parfaits at 51F, hummus at 47F, and Pura Vida sauce containing dairy at 47F. in the front counter display case. Operator stated that products were in the display case longer than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over tuna salad in front line cooler. Raw turkey bacon stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized eggs in drawer cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon not identified on the menu when offered as an add-on for Avocado Smash Toast. Establishment also utilizes the same asterisk to identify vegan/gluten free, food allergens, and the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored above gloves on front line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple food workers wearing watches and bracelets. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on front line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in 108F. standing water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on front line and prep table. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored upright on front line. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance supplies stored above food prep area on front line. **Warning**
42-03-5
26
Sep 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Miami?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Miami.

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

Pura Vida Miami most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

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

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