PURA VIDA MIAMI
PURA VIDA MIAMI maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in BAY HARBOR ISLAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file
Dadeland Mall
Kendall, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/10/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13525488
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 12 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with grime.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at sandwich station with deep cuts that are no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open personal beverage container stored on coffee prep table. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor near exit door. Chef placed bread off of floor. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around garbage bins.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of double door reach in freezer in front of 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Scoop handle in contact with food. Observed scoop handle stored inside of kale container at prep station.
- 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink not clean. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm). Chef replaced sanitizer solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked egg placed on grooved cutting board at sandwich station.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door to dining room blocked by cases of food. Chef removed cases. Corrected On-Site
9/19/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10878740
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen above ovens soiled grease.
1/13/2025· 1y 3mo ago
1 int, 1 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with deep cuts on shelf.
- 53A-05-6: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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present at the time of the inspection.
7/1/2024· 1y 9mo ago
1 high
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with added splitter missing backflow preventer.
12/12/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8349673
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 4 basic
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed pink and white wiping cloths lining various containers of foods throughout kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of bread being stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind front counter.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter faucet attached to hand washing sink behind front counter. Advised person in charge that sink is for hand washing only.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 535-4142
Website: https://www.puravidamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(918 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant
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Breakfast
Lunch
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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