Pura Vida Miami
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Pura Vida Miami appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Draw refrigerator ; eggs, (58F - Cold Holding); salmon (52F - Cold Holding); sweet potato (57F - Cold Holding) due to refrigerator got unplugged earlier less then four hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and without washing hands handling clean dishes. Dishwasher washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at dishwasher hand sink. Operator placed soap at sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
67
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at blending station. Operator placed towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at prep station blocked by trash can and a case of green onions. Operator relocated both. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator's commissary grilled chicken mark the date made on 10 18/24 at 1:45 PM use by 10 2124 This is longer then 48 hours see stop sale .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at Flip top refrigerator with nova salmon behind tuna fish salad . Operator place nova salmon in front of tuna salad. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Operator's commissary grilled chicken mark the date made on 10 18/24 at 1:45 PM use by 10 2124 This is longer then 48 hours see stop sale .
03G-09-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator correct to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
21-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between Flip top refrigerator and steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
61
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw eggs above cooked Turkey bacon. Operator placed raw eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2) Flip top refrigerator ; cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding); pesto (47F - Cold Holding); sprouts (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (47F - Cold Holding); egg whites (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) over four hours **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observe raw eggs at 45°f due to overfilled. Operator removed the over filled egg. 2) observe at 2) Flip top refrigerator ; cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding); pesto (47F - Cold Holding); sprouts (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (47F - Cold Holding); egg whites (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) over four hours. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observe croutons stored under soap dispenser. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
52
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
May 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe nove salmon above washed lettuce. Operator placed nova salmon on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at flip top refrigerator (); nova salmon ,sliced tomato (56-60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then 2hours and placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Draw refrigerator ; cooked salmon,empanadas,hard boiled eggs ,cooked potatoes,ham (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated there 2 hours and iced food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic containers in front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pura Vida Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Miami on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 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 four times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Miami.
How does Pura Vida Miami compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Pura Vida Miami most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
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 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 three times per year on average.
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