PURA VIDA FOODS
5960 RICHARDS STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go containers on floor
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Mgr grabbed raw beef then scooped chips and grabbed bag with tostones, explained to him and he washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in open bag on shelf above tostones in open bag, mgr rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f pico de Gallo on table, explained time as public health control, mgr wrote time, I emailed 4 hr procedure Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 chl in bucket, test strip turned blue and immediately white, explained to him
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink, mgr moved it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Undercooks steak, wrote and posted one Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine per mgr
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
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 11/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom reach in cooler door with torn gasket
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number posted on unit
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over raw fries in bottom reach in cooler Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (50F - Cold Holding), stored in flip top reach in cooler, place there from main reach in cooler approximately 2 hrs ago. Manager closed lid due to going in and out of unit **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on both bib spigot located on exterior of food truck near passenger door 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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl inside hand wash sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager unable to provide proof but has paperwork in office and no other certified manager for establishment 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator currently has No Commissary to dump waste water and received fresh water. Operator said was at food truck city but validated with food truck city manager and said MFDV on on roaster Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).