Pura Vida Miami Shores
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Pura Vida Miami Shores has been inspected seven times since 2023. Pura Vida Miami Shores was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Miami Shores restaurants, the typical score is 71; Pura Vida Miami Shores is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Observed a box stored the hand washing in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Prep area: bucket with quaternary sanitizer solution stored next to quinoa. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with gloves soiled with raw item, and discarded and put new gloves without wash hands to removed food from oven. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
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. Provided by email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards with black mold-like substance by ware washing area storage.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled at mop sink. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored inside rice container by prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not inverted or protected at storage dry area by ware washing.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two large cutting boards at prep area front line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open bottle of water stored under counter with straws and napkins by front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist watches while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by prep area near ware washing. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. By preparation area front line.
21-01-4
37
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station area.
14-14-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service trays not inverted above ice machine. Manager removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt and a plastic squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at preparation area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored at preparation area,kitchen and front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed both bathrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two clean blue cutting boards at ware washing area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing wrist watch while preparing food. Employees removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken.
33-15-4
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 handle touching coleslaw in reach in cooler in salad station. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays lids at front counter not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol spray bottle stored next to coffee cakes on shelves at front counter. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at finishing station. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
82
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic ice bucket stored over hand sink at ware washing. Employee removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife under cutting board at toast station. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in water at 89 F at omelette station. Employee removed water and placed knife at ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers over preparation area. Employee removed the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed over ice machine and next to sandwich station. Employee inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board at sandwich station. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice used for smoothies not covered at front counter.
08B-12-5
55
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (60F - Cold Holding) at preparation station. Manager discarded cut ham. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on added splitter threaded faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat Cesar dressing and egg salad inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged items by cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter.
29-37-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen.
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on sandwich preparation area.
21-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying racks at kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at kitchen not inverted. Employee inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on both restrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler drawers and oven table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 76F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
23-03-4
30
Mar 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator fills the plastic container with water during inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pura Vida Miami Shores last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami Shores on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Miami Shores?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Miami Shores.
How does Pura Vida Miami Shores compare to other restaurants in Miami Shores?
Pura Vida Miami Shores most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Shores average of 71.
Has Pura Vida Miami Shores' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pura Vida Miami Shores have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pura Vida Miami Shores 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 Shores inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pura Vida Miami Shores is inspected around two times per year on average.
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