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PURA VIDA MIAMI

PURA VIDA MIAMI maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

1940 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13500296

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket not inverted the manager inverted it.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in front of the ovens.
  • 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. Observed the dishwasher handle dirty dishes then handle clean dishes without washing his hands.

8/21/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10932600

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted the buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. The manager had her remove her gloves and wash her hands and out on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two broken wall tiles by the dish machine and employee restroom.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two boxes of fruit in front of the sink. The manager moved the boxes. Corrected On-Site

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

3 basic

  • 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

9/25/2024· 1y 5mo ago

4 basic

  • 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**

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

3 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 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

7/25/2024· 1y 7mo ago

4 basic

  • 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.

6/11/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8691877

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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.

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8629569

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 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

1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8545879

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 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.

11/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8356445

Met Inspection Standards

6 high, 9 basic

  • 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.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(466 reviews)

Price Level

$$

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
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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