PURA VIDA MIAMI
1940 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted by preparation area. Employee inverted plates. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at kitchen preparation area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with avocado not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by reach in freezer. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located at smoothie preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at smoothie preparation area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 112F. Manager increased the temperature of hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located smoothie preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located smoothie preparation area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler next to ware washing area not cooling properly. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees, wearing watches at food preparation area. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at ware washing area Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located at smoothie preparation area. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 112F. Manager increased the temperature of hot holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located smoothie preparation area. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken at (55F - Cooling). As per chef, more than 6 hours. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice at 55F cold holding and cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding) for more a than 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken at 55F cooling. As per chef, more than 6 hours. Both observed at reach-in coolers near ware washing machine. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice at (55F - Cold Holding) and cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding). As per chef, more than 6 hours. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in handwashing sink located at ware washing area. Employee removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by preparation area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting Board at preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - Observed spatula between wall and handsink next to dishwasher machine.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards on reach-in coolers at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed at spoons inside wicker basket at entrance to kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at reach-in coolers at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches and bracelets engaging with food throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops handle touching bananas chunks and raspberries at smooth station cooling drawers. Staff removed scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located at dish washing area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls no stored inverted at storage area near ware washing area Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in preparation table at kitchen.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with watches and bracelets engaging with food throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container with handle inside of fruit at smooth station.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand sink near the preparation tank at kitchen.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located at dish washing area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles in preparation at kitchen with no label.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked salmon (56F - Cold Holding) and sweet potatoes (56F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager cooked the night before. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet located across from 3 compartment sink at dish washing area.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked salmon (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager cooked the night before. Repeat Violation
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer, coached manager on proper method.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom used by staff with no self closing door.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls no stored inverted at storage area near ware washing area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet at coffee station.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler near coffee machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed water spray nozzle soiled at smoothie station sink.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom used by staff.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Observed hole in ceiling near bathroom used by staff.
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed reduced oxygen packaged cook chicken with no production time and date, used in less than 48 hrs.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Sweet potatoes (54F - Cooling). As per manager, day before.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Sweet potatoes (54F - Cooling). As per manager, day before.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Turkey Bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager, product came from another refrigeration unit.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey Bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager, product came from another refrigeration unit.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored above clean plastic containers at ware washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Phone: (305) 535-4142
Website: https://www.puravidamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(466 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025