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Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro

941 Bullsboro Dr Ste B, Newnan, GA 30265
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. 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 four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Newnan restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two containers of spinach stored past its used by date of 10/25/25 and 11/1/25. Food items should be discarded by expiration date or sell by date. PIC discarded food items during inspection.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up on panel and upper wall of ice machine. Food-contact surfaces should be clean frequently to minimize accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee phone stored on food prep table. Employee moved phone during inspection. Employee items should be stored in a designated area.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee grab sliced bread with bare hand, dip into batter mix and put on stove top to be cooked. Food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Employee discarded food items, washed hands, gloved up then remade food item during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
70
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed butane stored next to single serve items. Chemicals shall be stored away from consumer products. Butane relocated during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple buckets of sanitizing solution stored above maximum acceptable level in main kitchen and bar area. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce and raw chicken stored next to shelled eggs in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken shall be stored separate and away from ready-to-eat food and foods that are required to cook to a lower temperature. Proper storage order corrected during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of black slime on ice machine baffle. Ice machine should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build-up. Will return to observe that ice machine has been properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
58
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed floor mats stored on top of hand wash sink. Employee removed item off hand wash sink during inspection.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at three-compartment sink and dish washer not reaching minimum chemical concentrations. PIC switched out sanitizer container for dish machine during inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cup handles touching food product in containers such as sugar, grits and granola. PIC removed cups from food products.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple spoons stored with exposed food/lip-contact surface. PIC placed utensils handle-side up.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap in back door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
70
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods not holding safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. In the walk-in cooler: Shell eggs 52F, Cooked ground beef 52F, Cooked ground beef 52F, Heavy Whipping Cream 52F, Melon 53F, Cooked ground beef 46F. In the reach-in-cooler: Pork Sausage 64F, Raw bacon 64F, Cooked sliced potatoes 66F. All foods discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed numerous flies in the kitchen and dining area.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed large gap in back door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
78
Feb 1, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro.

How does Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.

Has Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro 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 Cafe & Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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