PURA VIDA FOODS
5960 RICHARDS STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia, punctured by operator **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarine jug, operator placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Opened window, no screen **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tilapia 30f in triple sink operator placed it in cooler, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-13-4: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. Operator washed dish then scooped food, explained to him and he washed hands k **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator opened bottle of water, drank then scooped cooked meat, explained to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed and rinsed only lid for food container, explained to him **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shelled eggs by grill, explained time as public health control, operator placed them in cooler, **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f cooked veggies and pico de gallo, placed them in cooler by operator, explained time as public health control **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in it, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Greens substance, cleaner by operator **Corrected On-Site**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator connected water heater **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored next to single service items
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch and bracelet on wrist
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck. Service window left open when not serving customers and also back door of food truck is rolled up and left fully open **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp at 32F thawing in three compartment sink area
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee exit food truck and returned after purchasing something to drink and returned back to food truck and take orders and server customers and handle drinks without washing hands. Reviewed with employee **Admin Complaint**
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for under 20 seconds with no soap and only water. Reviewed with employee **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw meat then handle flour tortillas without washing hands. Reviewed with employee **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects inside food truck. Service window left open when not serving customers and also back door of food truck is rolled up and left fully open **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico (76-78F - Cold Holding), stored in portion cups in container, place there from reach in cooler @ 1 hr ago. Manager stated will be discarded after end of shift. Discussed placing item on Time and provided paperwork raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (81F - Cold Holding), stored next to grill area, place there around 10am from reach in cooler. Manager placing back in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has only 1 food handler employee hired over 60 days and unable to provide proof of training **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has only 1 food handler employee hired over 60 days and unable to provide proof of training **Warning**
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator says has no commissary location at this time and will need to find new location since current place has change there policy and procedures for food trucks using there facility **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink. Manager turned back on **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).