PURA VIDA MIAMI

PURA VIDA MIAMI maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

110 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512933

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504061

  • 22-57-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dish machine is not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dish machine is not working. The repair company ordered the parts to fix the machine still haven't arrived..**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894285

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a chia seeds. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dish machine is not working. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of quinoa. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the small reach in freezer gasket torn by the ovens.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing in standing water. The manager turned on the cold water. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the right side of the hood system.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a line cook touch his pants and apron then touched clean plates. Repeat Violation
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517492

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 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 measuring cups handles touching fruit at the front counter. The cook moved the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched her apron and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481670

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the front line area. The project manager moved it. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. The project manager put the towels in the sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and salmon over bread in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.

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★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(2,757 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 – 9:00 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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