PURA VIDA MIAMI SHORES LLC
9801 NE 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed both bathrooms.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two clean blue cutting boards at ware washing area.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing wrist watch while preparing food. Employees removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken.
- 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 handle touching coleslaw in reach in cooler in salad station. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays lids at front counter not inverted. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 25-17-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service trays not inverted above ice machine. Manager removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored at preparation area,kitchen and front counter.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt and a plastic squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at preparation area.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at finishing station. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol spray bottle stored next to coffee cakes on shelves at front counter. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife under cutting board at toast station. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in water at 89 F at omelette station. Employee removed water and placed knife at ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers over preparation area. Employee removed the labels. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed over ice machine and next to sandwich station. Employee inverted items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board at sandwich station. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice used for smoothies not covered at front counter.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic ice bucket stored over hand sink at ware washing. Employee removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
16
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 bowls at kitchen not inverted. Employee inverted bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on both restrooms.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on dumpster.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler drawers and oven table.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 76F.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying racks at kitchen.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at kitchen.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on sandwich preparation area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat Cesar dressing and egg salad inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged items by cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (60F - Cold Holding) at preparation station. Manager discarded cut ham. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on added splitter threaded faucet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 535-4142
Website: https://www.puravidamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(972 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
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025